Hudson Star-Observer | Hudson, Wisconsin: "What short memories we can have. Back in 2008, every precinct in St. Croix County approved a referendum to use tax levy dollars to help support the nursing home."
The referendum ends with “if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation”. When the nursing home has per day costs that are 28% higher than area government owned nursing homes ($188 vs. $240) and private pay patients are subsidized at $40/day, I fail to see how the nursing home needs levy funds for its operation.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The CDBG for flood relief has 30% government "overhead"!
Why New York Shouldn't Mourn Earmarks | Tad DeHaven | Cato Institute: Commentary: "Federal administration costs are about 5% of the value of CDBG grants, with local and state governments taking a 17% and 8% cut, respectively."
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
St. Croix Valley Nursing Home Advocates Question Deep Budget Cuts | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul
St. Croix Valley Nursing Home Advocates Question Deep Budget Cuts | KSTP TV - Minneapolis and St. Paul: "The group gathered Tuesday to express their frustration with the supervisors who they say attempted to remove the levy funding of $600,000 from the County Nursing Home at the October County Board meeting.
The group says the motion, brought forth by Steve Hermsen, District 13, failed after a 9 to 9 floor vote. However, a budget motion by Sharon Norton-Bauman to take $320,000 from the nursing home was passed."
The nursing home budget is over $6,400,000 so those represent cuts of 10% and 5%. Those are significant cuts but our economic situation calls for tightening our belts. The $320,000 that was cut represents the amount that taxpayers were subsidizing those who can afford to pay for their own care. Asking people who have lost their jobs and/or houses to subsidize people who don't need the money isn't justifiable to me.
The group says the motion, brought forth by Steve Hermsen, District 13, failed after a 9 to 9 floor vote. However, a budget motion by Sharon Norton-Bauman to take $320,000 from the nursing home was passed."
The nursing home budget is over $6,400,000 so those represent cuts of 10% and 5%. Those are significant cuts but our economic situation calls for tightening our belts. The $320,000 that was cut represents the amount that taxpayers were subsidizing those who can afford to pay for their own care. Asking people who have lost their jobs and/or houses to subsidize people who don't need the money isn't justifiable to me.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Nursing home officials wonder what the future holds after recent county vote | New Richmond News | New Richmond, Wisconsin
Nursing home officials wonder what the future holds after recent county vote | New Richmond News | New Richmond, Wisconsin: "Wentz noted that the 2008 county advisory referendum indicated 3-to-1 support from voters wishing to aid the nursing home operation with tax dollars. She feels the board is acting against the wishes of the majority of county residents."
According to the numbers I got from the Clerk, the vote was about 2 to 1 — not 3 to 1. 27,428 Yes and 14,769 No.
Note that the referendum has “if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation”. Some people may disagree about weather the nursing home needs tax dollars to continue operation.
Here is what the ballot said:
QUESTION 1:
Should St. Croix County continue to operate a public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation?
O YES
O NO
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND EFFECT OF VOTE:
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors desires public input on the question of whether or not the county should continue to operate the public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation. The result of the vote is advisory, not binding. A “yes” vote means you want the county to continue to operate the public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation. A “no” vote means you do not want the county to continue to operate the public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation.?
According to the numbers I got from the Clerk, the vote was about 2 to 1 — not 3 to 1. 27,428 Yes and 14,769 No.
Note that the referendum has “if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation”. Some people may disagree about weather the nursing home needs tax dollars to continue operation.
Here is what the ballot said:
QUESTION 1:
Should St. Croix County continue to operate a public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation?
O YES
O NO
EXPLANATORY STATEMENT AND EFFECT OF VOTE:
The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors desires public input on the question of whether or not the county should continue to operate the public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation. The result of the vote is advisory, not binding. A “yes” vote means you want the county to continue to operate the public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation. A “no” vote means you do not want the county to continue to operate the public nursing home if property tax dollars are needed to fund its operation.?
Thursday, October 28, 2010
County board sets 2011 budget | Hudson Star-Observer | Hudson, Wisconsin
County board sets 2011 budget | Hudson Star-Observer | Hudson, Wisconsin: "The $83.8 million budget raised the mill rate .269 per $1,000 of valuation or about $3.64."
"a drop in the equalized value of property in the county by more than $600 million or 7.45 percent."
I voted against this budget. If county values decreased 7.45% then the county levy should also decrease that percent -- especially in the current economic environment.
"a drop in the equalized value of property in the county by more than $600 million or 7.45 percent."
I voted against this budget. If county values decreased 7.45% then the county levy should also decrease that percent -- especially in the current economic environment.
Friday, October 15, 2010
2011 Budget
The 2011 budget will be reviewed and approved on Oct. 26th at 9 AM.
Agenda
Preliminary Budget
This is one of the most important meetings for making your voice heard!
Agenda
Preliminary Budget
This is one of the most important meetings for making your voice heard!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Our View: County equalized values take it on the chin | Hudson Star-Observer | Hudson, Wisconsin
Our View: County equalized values take it on the chin | Hudson Star-Observer | Hudson, Wisconsin: "Local governments will no doubt be looking to do some belt tightening when they develop their 2011 budgets."
I'm certainly not confident that the county will do some belt tightening. :-/
I'm certainly not confident that the county will do some belt tightening. :-/
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