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Support LOST to maintain our streets

The Gazette Opinion Staff

Oct. 24, 2013 1:12 pm

I support the local-option sales tax extension.

First of all, we need greater proactive maintenance on our streets.

Second, by using the local-option sales tax, we are employing a more fiscally conservative route in funding this need. Rather than using debt, which has been the method historically, we will move to a “pay as you go” plan. We will save money on interest expense.

Third, it shares the responsibility over a larger audience without being overly burdensome. Property tax increases on Cedar Rapids businesses and residents cannot continue to be the medicine of choice in funding infrastructure needs (streets) that benefit a broader audience.

Susan Corrigan

Cedar Rapids

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