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Show (letters to the editor J Vote against leeway, no time to raise taxes Editor: I can't believe that the people in Alpine School District would like a rise in their taxes by four mils during these preecarious times. Consider: -Banks are closing -Geneva is all but gone. -Farmers are being foreclosed on. -Businesses are carrying their highest, taxes. -New unknown federal taxes are upon us all. This certainly is not the time for a "yes" vote on Leeway taxes. The Alpine School District wanted a 3 mill rise until Ray Graham started the ball rolling for a four mill rise This rise translates to $29 to $79 per household. But that isn't all. It hits all businesses unmercifully. un-mercifully. The Alpine School District heeds to clean house. Don't take it from the children and teachers, but get into, their own office and look at how that part has grown over the years. Our administration salaries could be lowered. Look at the supplies we could buy. We have all cleaned our houses many times in order to stay in business. It's your move. I hope all Senior Citizens will get out and help defeat this unfair leeway tax. -Leila Chadwick |