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Posted on October 17 at 4:41 p.m.
How about finishing the project first. What is there....1 or 2 light poles that were never put up out front, because of lack of money?
Posted on October 16 at 4:27 p.m.
I know of 2 commissioners that live directly north of this site and they had concerns about it too, especially if industrial is extended to 30th in the future, which is very likely to happen. But yet, they are concerned about the growth of Emporia and voted for it. I applaud them. Like Jeff Longbine said, our tax receipts are higher, but are they actually keeping up with inflation? Those of you who are against it, must not realize that a sales tax, is what keeps services that you all want. Do you all have another plan to keep all these services, if our sales tax receipts don't increase? If you would look at the plat they had at the meeting last night, you'd see that this project ISN'T in someone's back yard, like everyone thinks.
On City commission votes to create TIF redevelopment district
Posted on October 14 at 5:03 p.m.
Another rumor is, that Tyson is likely to close the plant here, if a union comes in. Will Lowe's back out then?
Posted on October 9 at 4:52 p.m.
I'm all for growth too, but not up there. If you lived in that area, I'm sure you wouldn't want a big box store there either. We could use a Lowe's in Americus tho. ;-)
Posted on September 30 at 6:37 p.m.
Is this a one-way street for you gemini? You say it's not violating the business owner's right,to run his business they way he sees fit, but yet you also say it's violating your rights as an individual to be able to go into an establishment and expect it to be smoke free, because you don't like smoke. Again..........you HAVE the choice to go into the business or not. Just why can't you people get that thru your heads? You're all complaining about your rights as an individual, but yet you say this isn't about a person's or business owners rights. YOU need to come up with a better argument that makes sense and the sales tax issue sure isn't one of them.
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Posted on September 30 at 5:37 p.m.
My argument isn't loss of business.........my agument is the right of a business owner to run his or her business the way they want to, without government intervention. The only reason I would support a vote, is because, I don't think a small group of people should influence the commission one way or the other. Everyone who voted for the commissioners, should have a say in this matter and voting for it is the only way that is fair for everyone. The same goes for the state legislature. The citizens of the state of kansas should vote for it. (but, it still isn't fair for the business owner)
On Public Input
Posted on September 30 at 5:17 p.m.
gemini.........if you think the state is going to pass a ban on smoking, why are you wasting our tax dollars now?
On Public Input
Posted on September 30 at 5:09 p.m.
gemini......why did Buckets close? Could it be because of loss of business?
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Posted on September 30 at 4:52 p.m.
Let's forget about all this compromising and take it to the citizens of Lyon County.......yes, I said Lyon County, because after Clean Air Emporia loses in a city election, they will just take it to all the small towns around Emporia and keep wasting our tax dollars. Let's have a county wide vote and be done with it. The Emporia City Commission has alot more pressing things to deal with, than this stupid ordinance.
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Posted on November 16 at 7:11 p.m.
Great year Clint........Sprint next year...... so the highway dept. can put up the sign with both championships on it. "Home of Clint Boyer, 2008 Nationwide Champion and 2009 Sprint Cup Champion". Thanks for doing everything you're doing for Emporia with your new foundation. It seems that all Nascar drivers are so unselfish with their winnings and time.
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