County Ext. Resolution of Support for ballot
RESOLUTION NUMBER
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque has been informed by the organization
"Dubuque County Friends of Extension" that Public Measure D will be on the
ballot for the November 7th election; and
WHEREAS, The current tax funding for the Dubuque County Extension
District has been frozen for twenty years and Public Measure D will increase the
tax funding for the Dubuque County Extension District; and
WHEREAS, the educational programs and resources of the Dubuque
County Extension District are considered an asset to the youth and adults of the
city of Dubuque and Dubuque county; and
WHEREAS, the youth and citizens of Dubuque will receive increased
benefits from the Dubuque County Extension District from the passage of Public
Measure D; and
WHEREAS, the successful passage of Public Measure D will cost the
citizens of the community approximately 95 cents for a home valued at
$150,000; and
WHEREAS, Public Measure D will allow the Dubuque County Extension
District to double its tax funding with this very small increase to the taxpayers;
and
WHEREAS, there has been evidence of widespread local support for the
passage of Public Measure D.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Dubuque, that we support the passage of Public Measure D and urge the
citizens of Dubuque to support its passage on November 7,2006.
Passed, approved and adopted the 2nd day of October, 2006.
Roy D. Suol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk