Legislative Ltr - Mgr. HF 2290City Manager's Office
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4864
(319) 589-4110
(319) 589-4149 FAX
February 22, 2002
The Honorable George Eichhorn
Iowa State Representative
Iowa State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319
Dear Representative Eichhorn:
I am writing to tell you of the City's support of HF 2290, a bill being considered in the.
House to set the tax rate at the Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino at 30%, except for
receipts over $70 million.
This is a very important issue for the City of Dubuque and the charities in our area. The
Dubuque Racing Association has been able to distribute millions of dollars to worthy
groups in Eastern Iowa. This amount has begun to dwindle and is projected to all but
end when the current tax structure reaches 36%.
I believe the current level of taxation will actually put the future viability of the facility at
risk, which would end all state, county and city revenues, and end the support given to
charities.
Representative Eichhorn, I want to thank you for your support and sponsorship of this
bill.
Sincerely,
Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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cc: Mayor Terry Duggan
Dubuque City Council
Bruce Wentworth, Executive Director, Dubuque Racing Association
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City Manager's Office
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 520014864
(319) 5894110
(319) 5894149 FAX
February 22, 2002
The Honorable George Eichhom
Iowa State Representative
Iowa State Capitol
Des Moines, IA 50319
Dear Representative Eichhorn:
I am writing to tell you of the City's support of HF 2290, a bill being considered in the.
House to set the tax rate at the Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino at 30%, except for
receipts over $70 million.
This is a very important issue for the City of Dubuque and the charities in our area. The
Dubuque Racing Association has been able to distribute millions of dollars to worthy
groups in Eastern Iowa. This amount has begun to dwindle and is projected to all but
end when the current tax structure reaches 36%.
I believe the current level of taxation will actually put the future viability of the facility at
risk, which would end all state, county and city revenues, and end the support given to
charities.
Representative Eichhorn, I want to thank you for your support and sponsorship of this
bill.
Sincerely,
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Michael C. Van Milligen
City Manager
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cc: Mayor Terry Duggan
Dubuque City Council
Bruce Wentworth, Executive Director, Dubuque Racing Association
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