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Newspaper
Sun Coast Gondolier
Location
Venice, Florida, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1981
Page
4
Our view notes biannual Venice town meetings draw small crowds as turnout in last municipal election sinks below 17 percent. The piece argues apathy harms city hall oversight and praises greater public engagement for better governance.
The writer objects to the Our Viewpoint piece titled Teacher Suit A Poor Decision, noting SCTA was not party to the suit and disputing the claim it clarifies the law. He argues reduced millage will raise school repair costs and says teachers are taxpayers concerned about prudent tax use. He condemns the editorial’s suggestion of self serving motives.
PEG Fintel argues Venice should grow naturally, citing traffic and two lane routes, urging the Chamber of Commerce to focus on current needs. She highlights local groups and volunteers, asks what the Chamber can do for Venice, and warns against inviting new industry before fixing infrastructure.
The downtown merchants are congratulated for decorating West Venice Avenue with Christmas lights enhancing the city’s charm. Patricia Allen.
Nancy Taylor Frank of the Loveland School for the Mentally Handicapped calls for holiday and New Year charitable giving. She emphasizes community programs aiding mentally, physically, and emotionally handicapped citizens and urges contributions to favorite charities as a giver’s start to the new year.
The article links high unemployment near nine percent with teenage joblessness and cites F D R era policy actions including the Civilian Conservation Corps as a model. It argues a revived CCC could cut teen unemployment, curb drug abuse, and spur public works, urging the current economic brain trust to study Roosevelt archives for ideas.
A reader notes confusion over deficits taxes and spending under President Reagan. Treasury Secretary Regan downplays deficits while hints at tax increases, as advisers warn of a troubled economy, high unemployment and mounting national debt. He questions the administration's changing economic model and asks for clarity on the program and voter options.
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