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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 08:00 |
The time to vote is upon us once more.
After the low turnout at the city elections in April, it’s a chance for Louisburg to redeem itself.
There are many issues on which to vote in the Aug. 3 primary elections, from U.S. Senate seats to our local Kansas representatives and Miami County Commissioners.
Every vote counts. The collective apathy of individuals who think their one vote is worthless can be blamed for poor voter turnout again and again.
Often the best catalyst for increasing participation is for residents to suddenly find themselves in an unacceptable situation.
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 21 July 2010 08:00 |
When the time comes for balancing budgets, it can be easy to point fingers and blame entities, or even individuals, for raising taxes when the mill levy is on the rise.
However, it’s important to note the difference between a tax increase and an adjustment in the mill levy.
Yes, the mill levy determines the rate at which property taxes are levied, but it’s also based heavily on the value of the property, which has seen a decrease in value for two years straight.
With this combination, residents will likely cut a check for a similar amount to what was owed in the previous year.
What does change is the number that represents an entity’s annual budget. Due to decreased revenue from other sources, many cities, counties and school districts have had to cut services to the public.
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 14 July 2010 08:00 |
Miami County voters would be wise to renew the county’s quarter-cent sales tax when they head to the polls Aug. 3.
Paying more money in taxes for goods and services can be a tough pill to swallow, especially for Kansas consumers already facing a statewide 1 percent sales-tax increase, but the benefits of the quarter-cent sales tax program are too good to ignore.
The tax already has helped fund multiple road and bridge improvement projects throughout Miami County, and if it is renewed, the tax will help fund five more bridge repair projects spread throughout the county. No matter where you live in Miami County, odds are that one of these projects will benefit you during your routine travels.
Perhaps most importantly, though, the tax also gives the county a good chance to capture additional funding from the Kansas Department of Transportation to put toward the projects. During the past five years, the tax has generated about $5 million for projects, but it also helped the county get $5.2 million in federal highway grants.
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 07 July 2010 08:00 |
Louisburg liquor stores have been open on Sundays for about five months now, and have reported mixed results.
One has reported a boost in its customer base, while the other has had no increase in customers despite an increase in hours and overhead.
As long as it doesn’t make or break a liquor store, the freedom to buy on Sundays in town is a blessing for Louisburg residents.
Prior to Sunday sales, many locals would make the short trip across the Kansas-Missouri state line if they were in the mood for a drink on a Sunday evening. Now those sales will stay in town.
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Opinion
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Written by Editorial Board
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Wednesday, 30 June 2010 08:00 |
June 23 was a sad day for Louisburg.
A murder-suicide is sad enough in its own regard, but when Tim Lomax took the life of his wife, Danielle, then his own, he also took the mother and father of two young children.
The tragedy cut deep into the hearts of everyone in town.
But, the people in this little town don’t stop at words, or even emotions.
As powerful as the news was which hit that Wednesday morning, Louisburg residents have flexed their charitable muscles and dealt back a blow twice as strong in ensuring the children are cared for financially both now and well into the future.
Two benefits, a custodial fund, donation jars and more are just the beginning of what has been done so far for the sake of the Lomax children.
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