Gunnison news-champion., 1922-06-23


money and leave the roads partly
done II we quit. He said bunch Of
county commissioners could not tell
government and state engineerz
where to spend road money that the
Joe Hartman Of Montrose told Of
many Inconsistencies Of the federal
road builders and thot that the way
things were going, county commits
sioners would soon be merely three
rubber stamps for the school teachers
and the highway departments
Toney Mcneil detailed at length
the evils Of high taxation. He told
how farmers are leaving eastern
states and California because Of
mounting taxes. He thot that much
Of the agitation for more bonds came
from propaganda inspired by banks
ers and automobile associations, rath-
er than real demands Of the people
He declared that not only do schools
now demand 81 per cent taxes on
the face Of returns, but indirectly
handle nearly 70 per cent Of the mon
ey. Tony was quite vehement in de-
claring againt bond issues, but later
withdrew most Of his objections II
this six million could be financed en-
tirely out Of auto license taxes. Mr.
Weiser stated solemnly that II It was
not, he would fight 1t to the limit
himself.
The resolution As adopted reads ~
follows:
ReseIutioa Coaeerning Bonds
WHEREAS good roads are Colo
radios greatest asset, therefore,
Be it resolved by the County Com
missioners Of District No. 2 at
Gunnison assembled.
That we favor the utilizing Of all
Federal Aid Funds obtainabIe and
WHEREAS Colorado II entitled
to about 81 500 900 Federal Aid per
annum for the next four years, and
sufficient funds are not available to
meet such an appropriation, and
whereas Q six million bond issue
has been suggested, and direct tax
alton having reached the limit at
this time
That we therefore favor such bond
issue, and that the states share Of
the license tax on motor vehicles and
gasoline tax be applied in the pay
ment Of the interest Of such bonds
and . sinking fund be created from
such license tax TO be used In the
payment and retirement Of such
bonds ~ they mature; Thus avoid.
ing any direct taxation. All on
condition, however, that the County
Commissioners have an option as
to whether the share Of such coun-
ty shall accept federal aid TO Be
used by the county ON state roads
based on the mileage Of state roads
IN each county.
Dr.. George Sullivan Of Gunnson
was elected president Of the second
district organisation and presided q
TIE convention, following the opening
session ct which Gus Johnson, chair
man Of the Board Of Commissioners
lin Mesa county, called the meeting ia
order. J. e. Beckley, commissioner
from Delta, was secretary, but refused
reelection, the honor going to Z. ].
Grover Of Pitkin county. The ses-
sions next year win be heA at Ouray
according 70 . resolution adopted.
There seemed to be sonse confusion
as to tie counties actually represented
In the district. Some maps include
the seven counties Of Moea, Delta,
Cunnison, Nontrose, Hinsdale, Ouray
and San Miguel. This u the district
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