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Burlington Franchise Fee…er, Utility Tax…Public Hearing Tonight

By on March 18, 2013
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THE BURLINGTON CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD THE FIRST OF SIX PUBLIC HEARINGS ON A PLANNED FRANCHISE FEE…ACTUALLY A UTILITY TAX…ON GAS AND ELECTRIC BILLS, TONITE(MON).

IF APPROVED, IT’S EXPECTED TO RAISE UP TO 800-THOUSAND DOLLARS-A-YEAR FOR THE CITY’S COFFERS…BUT IT WOULD ALSO TAKE MONEY AWAY FROM WEST BURLINGTON, THE COUNTY, MEDIAPOLIS AND DANVILLE.   WE ASKED COUNCILMAN BOB FLEMING AND MAYOR JIM DAVIDSON IF THAT’LL AFFECT THEIR DECISION TO GO AHEAD WITH THE NEW LEVY AND BOTH MEN AGREED THAT IT WOULD PLAY INTO THEIR DECISION, BUT WOULD NOT BE A DEAL BREAKER.

 

TONITE’S MEETING IS AT 6:30 AND THE PUBLIC IS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.