TO THE VOTERS OF PALMER:
Our young city faces many problems. Some of these problems will be
solved by sweat and teamwork. The 10 mill property tax on the School Dist
rict cannot be touched by the city for any purpose. Other problems require
money for a satisfactory solution. To raise needed financial backing we have
therefore proposed a 2% tax on retail sales and services.
IVe show below how we think any revenues from this tax should be spent
in order to meet the immediate needs of Palmer and the Matanuska Valley.
When studying this tentative budget, please note that snow removal and
street maintenance are given first priority. Note how support will be shifted to
the school system as soon as essential services have been organized.
Proporfion of sales tax revenue allocated
annually to each service
Percentage Percentage Percentage
Service This Year Next Year Future Years
0 0
5 3
20 30-35
43 30-35
22 25
9 4
I I
0 2
^Including snow removal, purchase of equipment, street repair, and maintenance.
We have made no promises to the people of the city. We believe that we can best serve the
city by keeping an open mind and weighing the suggestions of everyone in the light of the public
good.
For the City Council: CARL H. MEIER, Mayor.
Salaries for council and mayor. 0
City clerk’s office administration. 15
~ School district. 7
Streets* .57
Police . 17
Fire protection. 2
Health protection. 2
Contingencies. 0
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