[Mpls] City sales tax

[rpgoldman at real-time.com]

>>>>> "MH" == Michael Hohmann <mhohmann at visi.com> writes:

    MH> You heard my take on the issue prior to the vote (my [Mpls]
    MH> Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policy in Mpls. post of 2/10).
    MH> There are alternatives to a regressive sales tax increase.
    MH> It's a matter of spending priorities.  It would be nice if the
    MH> legislature informs Mpls. voters whether this will simply be a
    MH> trade out for LGA funds next session, prior to the fall
    MH> referendum and city elections... such knowledge might
    MH> influence votes.

Seems like the state gov't. has been taking away some of these
alternatives.  What alternatives are we left with, and which have been
pulled away from us?  Also, what form of voter assent is required for
each (do any require referenda)?

Thanks!
Robert



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Robert P. Goldman
ECCO
rpgoldman at real-time.com