City Commissioner Richard Clanton
“Representation and communication should be a two way street.My goal is to provide representation and increase communication
Between the citizens of Kentwood and City Hall. All voices must be
heard when it concerns your taxes, your safety and your City’s fiscal Responsibility”.
-Richard Clanton
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1.24.2010
The
Grand Rapids Press: City income tax
gets little support
KENTWOOD -- The City Commission is exploring several options to cut costs and increase revenues, but one idea that did not gain a lot of support was a city income tax. "I think part of the attractiveness of this city is that we do not have an income tax, and I would be absolutely against it," Commissioner Ray VerWys said. Mayor Richard Root said some business and industry owners might prefer an income tax rather than continued increases in property taxes. "The question is: Who is it attractive to?" he asked. Root said he also does not support an income tax right now, but commissioners need to consider it as well as all other options.
KENTWOOD -- The City Commission is exploring several options to cut costs and increase revenues, but one idea that did not gain a lot of support was a city income tax. "I think part of the attractiveness of this city is that we do not have an income tax, and I would be absolutely against it," Commissioner Ray VerWys said. Mayor Richard Root said some business and industry owners might prefer an income tax rather than continued increases in property taxes. "The question is: Who is it attractive to?" he asked. Root said he also does not support an income tax right now, but commissioners need to consider it as well as all other options.
1.21.2010
Besides
tax request, Kentwood leaders considering
six proposals to improve budget situation
KENTWOOD -- Voters will decide May 4 on a public safety millage, but that's not the only way the City Commission could make up an estimated $2 million in the 2010-11 general fund budget. ... »
KENTWOOD -- Voters will decide May 4 on a public safety millage, but that's not the only way the City Commission could make up an estimated $2 million in the 2010-11 general fund budget. ... »
1.19.2010
Kentwood
will hold millage vote for police, fire
services in May
KENTWOOD -- Kentwood city voters will decide May 4 whether to pay another 2 mills for police and fire services. The City Commission approved 6-1 Tuesday night putting the levy request on the ballot ... »
Read More NewsKENTWOOD -- Kentwood city voters will decide May 4 whether to pay another 2 mills for police and fire services. The City Commission approved 6-1 Tuesday night putting the levy request on the ballot ... »
