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September 23rd, 2009-
The public opinion poll, conducted by Shapard Research just prior to Cornett's announcement, found a slight majority favors extending the 1-cent sales tax which has been used to fund several city projects; almost everyone surveyed knew little to nothing about the proposal; three of the proposed projects have marginal support; and support is waning with each successive extension.
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OKLAHOMA CITY — It comes with a huge $777 million price tag. Today, one Oklahoma City councilman says a he opposes the proposed MAPS 3 plan. He'll vote against it the first chance he gets. The plan would extend a one cent sales tax to fund a new central park, along with a new convention center, a downtown street car system and much more.
Councilman Brian Walters says given the city's current budget woes and the ongoing recession, he doesn't think it's a good time to fund such a huge project.
"I just don't think it's appropriate to look at $777 million in stuff, that's not necessary at this point," says Brian Walters.
Councilman Walters appears to be in the minority on this issue. Every other member of the city council has said they plan to vote yes on the plan.
If the council passes MAPS 3, a special election would be set for early December where voters would have the final say.
September 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 am
A one cent sales tax is going to fund a lot of things without breaking anyone’s budget.
September 25th, 2009 at 1:40 am
If it were that easy? Oh never mind. I just don’t get OKC paying and Warr Acres not. Or Nichols Hills. And if you knew how much of this money goes in the pockets of corrupt politicians? You’d realize this costs so much more than a mere penny.
September 30th, 2009 at 9:13 am
Blair,
In case you didn’t see the link on my site, there was a story in the Connecticut paper about Gen Xers (30-44 year olds) leaving town. http://www.jenx67.com/2009/09/why-is-generation-x-leaving-connecticut.html i just thought it was interesting and relevant to the cause of MAPS3.