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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 2002
Page
6
Community columns argue for a Local Option Gross Receipts Tax in Roswell to spur job creation, attract new businesses, raise wages, and improve services while noting a temporary five year expiration and existing regional competition. The piece highlights potential economic multipliers and calls for voter approval.
The Local Optional Gross Receipt Tax is urged as a solution to Roswell and Chaves County unemployment but critics argue statewide economic issues persist. Analyses place New Mexico low for jobs access, income, and poverty, while manufacturing losses and outmigration hit the county hard.
A letter argues that public schools are protected by the state Constitution which forbids vouchers. It criticizes voucher supporters for pulling funds to private institutions and urges involvement at school boards to improve public education.
Carolyn S. Mitchell urges Roswell residents to vote yes on the Local Option Gross Receipts Tax to keep the city competitive, attract jobs, and grow the economy for residents and youth. She emphasizes a positive stance on economic development to compete with other New Mexico cities.
A reader named Barbara Powell asks why U S funds 2.8 billion dollars yearly go to Israel for military and economic development and argues Americans should decide how their money is spent. She questions dual citizenship and cites special treatment.
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