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City Manager's Office
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
(563) 589-4110 phone
(563) 589-4149 fax
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April 16, 2004
VIA Email and
1st Class Mail
Re:
SJR 2010 Tax Referendum
Dear Representative
I am writing to request your efforts to oppose SJR 2010 related to Tax Referendum.
The resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution requiring that votes
approve in a general election any state legislation that proposes a tax or fee increase
equal to more than one percent (1%) of State revenue. Should the potential tax
increases in all local jurisdictions meet the 1 % threshold, a vote of the entire state would
be required. This would create and onerous process that would come at the cost of
taxpayer dollars. This would also create an undue burden on local cities and
communities who would have to wait on the outcome of a vote of the entire state should
the 1 % threshold be met, prior to implementing the tax or fee increase.
Please also oppose any efforts to approve SJR 2010, which imposes a constitutional
amendment requiring voter approval of tax increases.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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cc: Mayor Terry Duggan
Dubuque City Council
Susan Judkins, Director of Governmental Affairs, Iowa League of Cities
Barry Lindahl, Corporation Counsel
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Dawn Lang, Budget Director
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The Honorable Pam Jochum
I~wa State Representative
2368 Jackson
Dubuque, IA 52001
The Honorable Pat Murphy
Iowa State Representative
155 N. Grandview Avenue
Dubuque, IA 52001
The Honorable Robert Osterhaus
Iowa State Representative
216 Austin
Maquoketa, IA 52060
The Honorable Steven Lukan
Iowa State Representative
7365 Columbus Street
New Vienna IA 52065
The Honorable Gene Manternach
Iowa State Representative
9608 Maple Road
Cascade, IA 52033