🚀 go-pugleaf

On Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:22:26 -0600, "Paul"
<ultimatespamcatcher@yahoo.com> wrote:

>It's a shame that this issue (a worthy one in my view) 

This is a VERY worthwhile issue from a lot of perspectives. One aspect
of looking at this is if Larimer County taxpayers don't provide this
support the taxpayers will pay for it in other ways that will be more
expensive (the tag line "you can pay me now or you can pay me later"
comes to mind.) Foothills Gateway is a very effective and productive
operation compared to government agencies that would have to pick up
the slack if Foothills Gateway is unable to. 

I do not know the answer to your specific question. The wording seems
to indicate an ongoing tax. I share your concern about ongoing taxes
but I see this as a similar need to other county services that are
ongoing. 

For what it is worth, I do have three children that are eligible for
services from Foothills, but as yet (they are 31, 24 and 22) have used
very little to allow others to benefit who are in greater need. I will
continue to provide support until such time as I am unable to do so.

I will vote for this item and I would encourage others who have any
compasion for helping others who are not able to do so to also support
the measure. 

I would challenge people who are concerned about this tax to visit
Foothills.