Debating the Pros and Cons of Issue 7: Proposed Sales and Use Tax -- Southwest Ohio
First Debate: Tuesday, October 29, 7-9 pm
Pros and Cons of Issue 7: Proposed Sales and Use Tax -- Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority
Hear the details of what you will be voting for with Issue 7 the 1/2 cent sales tax to fund the Hamilton County portion of the MetroMoves Regional Transportation Plan (expanded bus service, light rail trains, trolleys), on the November ballot in Hamilton County, and a range of view points responding to this Issue. There will be plenty of time for you to voice your questions.
Overview of the plans that SORTA has for the sales and use tax presented by: Paul Jablonski, CEO and General Manger of Metro
Commenting on the plans and the Issue:
John Schneider, Lets Get Moving
Samuel Staley, Ph.D., Senior Policy Analyst, Buckeye Institute
Haynes Goddard, Professor of Economic, University of Cincinnati
Dusty Rhodes, Hamilton County Auditor
All Segoe Debates on Smart Growth are held at the University of Cincinnati, DAAP Aronoff Building, Room 5401. Admission is free.
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