Seems to me that if we have officers on the police force who have a four wheel drive vehicle, it would be cheaper to pay them for their personal use of their vehicle the 2-3 times a year we need a utility vehicle.
I think it's great that you are practicing strict austerity and tight frugality, but I disagree that incomes slightly above $41,000 should have no problem with higher activity fees. I can think of many instances when they could have trouble paying higher fees, such as losing a job from the previous year and not making the same salary, having unexpected medical bills or paying for parents medical bills.
What about increasing attendance fees to watch sporting events instead. I would think with a child's family attending games, a $1 increase at the door would spread out the costs more than having parents pay for increased activity fees. Just an idea.
A big reason we have a lot of our current taxes is because we are paying for the growth. New sewer lines and extra power capacity for planned future growth. Economies of scale don't mean lower taxes. A lot of smaller communities pay a lot less taxes than Baldwin City does. Maybe we should be happy with what we have instead of building a new downtown and new schools to try and attract new residents.
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Seems to me that if we have officers on the police force who have a four wheel drive vehicle, it would be cheaper to pay them for their personal use of their vehicle the 2-3 times a year we need a utility vehicle.
May 1, 2012 at 6:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KDOT plans safety improvements to Baldwin City's east entrance
I don't see an issue with the angle of the turn. A turning lane would be helpful.
February 10, 2012 at 8:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
School board transfers $800,000 of construction dollars to bond, interest fund
I imagine that bonds are a little different, but just put the whole amount towards the principle and re-amortize over the remaining life of the loan.
June 27, 2011 at 5:54 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Heritage task force plans how to spend $350K
How about reducing everyone's property taxes by eliminating this program.
December 15, 2010 at 9:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Letters to the Editor
NanCrisp -
I think it's great that you are practicing strict austerity and tight frugality, but I disagree that incomes slightly above $41,000 should have no problem with higher activity fees. I can think of many instances when they could have trouble paying higher fees, such as losing a job from the previous year and not making the same salary, having unexpected medical bills or paying for parents medical bills.
What about increasing attendance fees to watch sporting events instead. I would think with a child's family attending games, a $1 increase at the door would spread out the costs more than having parents pay for increased activity fees. Just an idea.
May 24, 2010 at 4:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Intermodal could mean growth for Baldwin City
A big reason we have a lot of our current taxes is because we are paying for the growth. New sewer lines and extra power capacity for planned future growth. Economies of scale don't mean lower taxes. A lot of smaller communities pay a lot less taxes than Baldwin City does. Maybe we should be happy with what we have instead of building a new downtown and new schools to try and attract new residents.
May 23, 2010 at 1:07 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Bulldogs sweep Baldwin Invitational
Can someone verify 120 feet? Maybe I'm mistaken, but is that possible?
"junior Allison Howard, who’s throw of 120 feet set a new meet record."
April 4, 2010 at 1:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Indasky would like to know...
I'm guessing that Torch said collective based off the Star Trek Borg television series. It's a good show if you like sci-fi.
You will be Assimilated. Resistance is futile.
March 28, 2010 at 12:48 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Sales tax a topic for city council
I would be in favor of the sales tax if they decreased our property taxes with the revenue. Somehow, I don't see that happening.
August 7, 2009 at 7:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
It's time for repairs for Downtown Streetscape Project
While they are at it, maybe they could return the streets to the way they were before all the beautifucation. I enjoyed our wide streets.
July 2, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )