Eagle City Hall was flooded with citizens in opposition to Mayor Bandy’s $7.2 million dollar Water Tax LID scheme on Tuesday. Over 500 citizens flowed through the building with 7 out of 8 expressing opposition to Eagle’s largest tax increase in history. This level of opposition was consistent with previous public hearings. John Wall presented a petition with over 800 signatures asking that the tax be voted on with a bond election.
The message was very clear: STOP and BACKUP! Citizens want the City to do four things:
1. Repeal the LID Ordinance
2. Obtain at least two independent appraisals.
3. Lower assessments for undeveloped farm ground.
4. Hold a Bond Election.
Eagle City government’s approval rating is in the tank. If the city council takes these steps, they can begin restoring trust and healing wounds. The citizens have thrown a political life-preserver to the Mayor and the new Council. If they are truly listening, they will be wise to grab on and make these changes. Otherwise, they will sink under the lead weight of this defective LID scheme.
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