A good many of us understand this tax very well and the vast majority do not want it. I spent three hours Monday knocking on doors and not one person was in favor of this tax. It is my understanding that our elected officials are to serve and to act according to the wishes of the majority of the people. We do not need this tax. We do not want this tax, it is just another steal from all our paychecks to benefit the few and the mighty.
Industry can support itself.
We do not need to expand the base to keep our community strong. We do not have the manpower to supply new businesses. Watch the help wanted ads if you don't believe me. We don't have enough people to fill the jobs we have open now. We have more than sufficient industry to keep our community strong.