If political history wasn't made here on Monday night, Ford County sure came close when all of the county's major taxing bodies met together for the first time — or at least as long as people can remember. City clerk Nannette Pogue should know, and said she can't remember it happening in her 15 years on the job.
Three of the boards arrived ready to vote for a special property tax rebate, and the president of the fourth stood his ground for over an hour, remaining adamant in his opposition to the resolution.
School board president Dan Reichenborn told the city and county commissions, as well as the Dodge City Community College board, that the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan's tax rebate is unfair to USD 443, which relies almost entirely on state funding that has been sliced to the bone. He maintained that the housing market will eventually attract developers, and that in the meantime USD 443 can't afford to give up one dime of its scant resources.
Eco-Devo director Joann Knight and assistant city manager Cherise Tieben presented the revitalization plan to the members of the four boards, who had few questions. All appeared to be well-informed about the plan — indeed, every taxing body except the school board had arrived prepared to vote. However, the meeting was also an official public hearing, and several members of the public showed up seeking information, although there were no public comments.
For the full story, go to dodgecitydailyglobe.ks.newsmemory.com.
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If political history wasn't made here on Monday night, Ford County sure came close when all of the county's major taxing bodies met together for the first time — or at least as long as people can remember. City clerk Nannette Pogue should know, and said she can't remember it happening in her 15 years on the job.
Three of the boards arrived ready to vote for a special property tax rebate, and the president of the fourth stood his ground for over an hour, remaining adamant in his opposition to the resolution.
School board president Dan Reichenborn told the city and county commissions, as well as the Dodge City Community College board, that the Neighborhood Revitalization Plan's tax rebate is unfair to USD 443, which relies almost entirely on state funding that has been sliced to the bone. He maintained that the housing market will eventually attract developers, and that in the meantime USD 443 can't afford to give up one dime of its scant resources.
Eco-Devo director Joann Knight and assistant city manager Cherise Tieben presented the revitalization plan to the members of the four boards, who had few questions. All appeared to be well-informed about the plan — indeed, every taxing body except the school board had arrived prepared to vote. However, the meeting was also an official public hearing, and several members of the public showed up seeking information, although there were no public comments.
For the full story, go to dodgecitydailyglobe.ks.newsmemory.com.
