Mayor Dolan inquired about the philosophical source of the Quality Growth Act and added that in issues dealing with growth, local control should be at the forefront. With the proposed legislation, however, there is a top, down approach. Therefore, it is important for the League to decide what it wants because those who are pushing the open space preservation bill will want the League on board. Committee members indicated that Senate leadership told House leadership that if the legislation is to pass, this transfer tax couldn't be included in the legislation. The only options that have been discussed are the real-estate transfer tax and sales tax.
Suggestions are welcome.
Committee members worried about the danger with this proposal of losing momentum and believe that cities would be better off with a uniform percentage. ULCT supports a revenue equivalent to cent. Some believed that this amount was too much. The motion passed on a vote of 23-20. Motion passed on a 22-12 vote.