Monclova says "No", Tarta says "Yo". See both here.
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On May 11, Monclova Twp. officials sent a letter to Toledo and the nine community members of TARTA asking them to oppose a reported countywide sales tax to support the transportation system. Monclova Twp. trustees voted 3-0 to oppose the tax on May 4. That resolution and the letter to TARTA community members are posted at http://www.toledofreepress.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/tarta-tax-oppo... .
Read more:
http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/05/11/monclova-asks-toledo-to-oppose...
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TARTA's response:
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Statement by James K. Gee, General Manager,
Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority
May 11, 2009
It is unfortunate the Monclova Township Trustees have come out in opposition
to the recommendation by the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority's
Comprehensive Operational Analysis to switch TARTA's funding base from a
property tax to a sales tax.
This unilateral action was taken before TARTA had the opportunity to sit
down and discuss directly with the Trustees exactly what is involved and how
this action will impact on Monclova Township.
TARTA understands the problems caused by the current adverse economic times
and believes the change in tax approaches will be more equitable and a
lesser burden than the current property tax.
I ask the Monclova Township Trustees to give TARTA the opportunity to
present its position and discuss what TARTA's new services will mean for
residents of Monclova Township and all of Lucas County.
I will be sending a formal meeting request to the Monclova Township Board of
Trustees, shortly. I also welcome inquiries from other cities and townships
in Lucas County and will be glad to meet with them in the near future.
... in non-member communities than this.
"a lesser burden than the current property tax" This is not so - it may be a lesser burden for those who are already paying property tax, but TARTA has to convince the voters of Monclova Twp that the increased tax-burden (0.5% sales tax increase) is worth the services that they are going to get.
Although perhaps TARTA does not have to convince the voters of Monclova Twp of the bargain that TARTA will be under a sales tax funded system. If it is a majority vote of the entire county, as opposed to a majority vote of each jurisdiction in the service territory, that is needed to pass the sales tax proposal, than basically TARTA just needs to convince Toledo voters and the rest of us can continue to be ignored. I've asked several sources and noone has been able to answer my question of which majority is needed.
why does TARTA charge money for a bus ride?
Isn't that "double-dipping"?
Or I guess it could be the same as Toledo voters approving a .3/4% income tax to support Police and then having police fired.
SUCKERS! hahahahahahaha!
If ''CON' is the opposite of 'PRO', does that mean Congress is the opposite of Progress?
Increasing the sales tax will just add to Lucas County job losses. Buyers will come to Rossford/Perrysburg/Northwood/Perrysburg Township where the total rate is only 6.5%, reducing sales at Lucas County retailers resulting in the loss of Lucas County jobs.
Sorry with gas prices at $2.40 per gallon, I'm not going to drive miles out of my way to save a half penny on the dollar. IMO, most people will continue to shop close to home where it is convenient for them.
I think that a county wide system funded by a sales tax could work. This is how it is done in most other cities in Ohio and it has proven to be successful.
After TARTA, it will be higher by that same quarter-penny plus whatever the TARTA piece will be. If you think that TARTA will settle on just another quarter-penny, you should look at the transit rate in other counties.
Plus, to many in the Maumee area, Northern Wood County is closer than the Franklin Park area.
The half penny is the TARTA "piece".
Also, Rossford and Perrysburg would be included since they have TARTA service. I'm not driving to Bowling Green to buy a loaf of bread just to save a penny and I bet most people won't go out of their way for such a small amount either.
This would take the place of the property tax currently in effect so, in the long run, it may save people money.