We are supporting Proposition 1 to help repair and maintain our local parks and roads.
While no one likes to be taxed, we agree this is the fairest way to pay for the upkeep of our local parks and streets. The proposed property tax spreads the costs of maintaining our community assets to all those who benefit from safe parks and roads. They are our parks and streets. We need to keep them safe and functional.
Proposition 1 opponents argued the business community was not contributing enough for road repair. But now, that is no longer a viable argument.
The city has recently passed a B&O tax on local businesses to help pay for future road projects that will benefit everyone in Kent. Everyone is doing their share.
All of us – liberals, conservatives, and everything in between – agree that keeping our local parks and roads safe is a local responsibility.
We all support Proposition 1 and hope you will join us by voting yes on Prop 1.
Among the supporters:
Mark Albertson; Michael Carney; Jo Clark; Tim Clark; Steve Delvo; Marvin Eckfeldt; Brenda Fincher; Greg Haffner; Mike Hanis; Pat Hanis; Dennis Higgins; Wayne Jensen, president, Kent Youth Soccer Association; Jon Johnson; Dee Klem; Cris LeCompte; Maureen LeCompte; Mike Miller; Mark Prothero; Kelly Prothero; Doug Scharnhorst; Dana Ralph; Jim Shaffer; Ken Sharp; Sara Sharp; Suzanne Smith; Richard Smith; Judy Woods; Elizabeth Albertson; Marci Wainhouse; Joseph Jones; Richard Thomas; Debbie Ranniger; Bill Boyce; Paul Seim and Dave Hokit.
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