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One size does not fit all
Recently, an east valley newspaper in Maricopa County ran an editorial concerning the Arizona Tax Revolt. The chairman of the organization, Marc Goldstone, has introduced initiatives that will change the Arizona Constitution and affect funding for special districts.
Mr. Goldstone acknowledges, "the two measures include complex, arcane formulas." Arcane is defined as: hard to fathom: difficult or impossible to understand; mysteriously obscure: requiring secret knowledge to be understood.
Since these initiatives have such a tremendous effect on our lives, they should not be understood by only a few or a special interest group. There should be nothing mysterious or hard to understand when it comes to educating our children or protecting our lives and property. They should be easy to understand and make sense to every voter of this state. Far too many times, something that sounds good on the surface is fraught with the law of unintended consequences.
There are many factors when considering the funding of special taxing districts. The petition signer and voter must know how the change in funding will impact the local community. Special districts rely on local property taxes and may not have the ability to find other revenue sources.
Special districts currently have local control of their own budgets and elected board members have the ability to determine what is in the best interest of their own district. If the interests of the community are not met, the community can replace the leadership at the ballot box.
Mr. Goldstone's theory is that one size fits all. Any reasonable person understands the fallacy of that logic. You get what you pay for.
Rick Southey
Fire Chief
Bullhead City Fire Department
Bullhead City
Mr. Goldstone acknowledges, "the two measures include complex, arcane formulas." Arcane is defined as: hard to fathom: difficult or impossible to understand; mysteriously obscure: requiring secret knowledge to be understood.
Since these initiatives have such a tremendous effect on our lives, they should not be understood by only a few or a special interest group. There should be nothing mysterious or hard to understand when it comes to educating our children or protecting our lives and property. They should be easy to understand and make sense to every voter of this state. Far too many times, something that sounds good on the surface is fraught with the law of unintended consequences.
There are many factors when considering the funding of special taxing districts. The petition signer and voter must know how the change in funding will impact the local community. Special districts rely on local property taxes and may not have the ability to find other revenue sources.
Special districts currently have local control of their own budgets and elected board members have the ability to determine what is in the best interest of their own district. If the interests of the community are not met, the community can replace the leadership at the ballot box.
Mr. Goldstone's theory is that one size fits all. Any reasonable person understands the fallacy of that logic. You get what you pay for.
Rick Southey
Fire Chief
Bullhead City Fire Department
Bullhead City
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