Dear editors and county commissioners:
I will keep this brief. No one wants increased taxes; however, in some cases, it is necessary. Repeatedly news agencies are telling us there is quite a financial shortfall to support our county emergency services. Perhaps a solution to this ongoing dilemma would be setting up a 1% retail tax to support these much-needed services. This tax would be funded by residents and tourism.
Consider contacting Whitefish City offices for additional information. In the 1990s, Whitefish successfully implemented a resort tax in their community that funded much needed infrastructure. It is time for those outside our communities (not just homeowners) to be involved in supporting our emergency services. Please keep it simple.
The raised finances should be designated solely to support the 911 call centers, fire services, first responder services/ambulance, police and sheriff departments.
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Thank you for considering this idea. Lives depend on these services. They are nonnegotiable.
Kimberly Jones,
Lake County