I share Ted Edmond’s concerns and agree with him in his opposition to new sales tax for street improvements in Glenwood Springs (Post Independent, Feb. 13). He is correct about the unintended consequences. What may appear to be a relatively small new tax is actually a 30 percent increase that will impact residents every single time they make a purchase here
Additionally, the city must get its priorities clear before asking for more money. Like the proverbial drunken sailor on shore leave, we simply can’t afford to spend our limited tax dollars without a clearer plan. Millions of dollars are being spent on Seventh Street while projects like Midland Avenue, West Glenwood, 21st and 23rd streets, etc. remain unimproved. These are poor spending choices, not a reason for a new tax.
Before raising taxes we must look to other sources, spend the money we have more wisely, and then, and only then, ask the citizens (and our visitors) of Glenwood Springs to pay more. Vote no on the premature street tax.
Tony Hershey,
Glenwood Springs