🚀 go-pugleaf

Thanks for the response.

Like I said, I do believe that this is a worthwhile cause.  Assuming
Foothills Gateway IS all it is cracked up to be (and I am assuming it is) I
have to wonder how long it will remain that way without periodic taxpayer
review - especially when services like these are outsourced to a private
organization.  I also have to wonder how many worthwhile issues I can afford
in the long run - and I also wonder how much of the tab the taxpayers will
be picking up for folks that can afford the services themselves.  I
understand that you have a conscience and are supporting your family - but
how many other high-middle and upper-class folks would be taking advantage
of a system with exceptional funding?

I must admit I still do not know how I am going to vote on this issue
(though I will vote no on just about every other tax issue on the Larimer
ballot) as it will take a bit more research and maybe even a visit to
Foothills.

-Paul


"John Keith" <kd0gd@juno.com> wrote in message
news:3bc8bb8f.175163611@news.webaccess.net...
> 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.
>
>