Tuesday, January 30, 2007

No Either/Or

A false tax choice
http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/journalgazette/news/editorial/16576857.htm

  • Explains the difference between the financing for FWCS and Harrison Square
  • Points out that while the FWCS project requires an increase in property taxes, Harrison Square does not

From the article:

"But the debates need to be clearly defined. They are happening concurrently only because the opportunity suddenly arose with Hardball Capital, the new owner of the Wizards.
The schools project has been a long time in planning, and its dependence on tax support is no surprise. Harrison Square is an unexpected opportunity that would take advantage of new economic development tools. No need to choose between the two."

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