Due to the excitement surrounding the audit, we have discovered that walking the petition is time consuming . The citizens in our community want to talk! Many are thrilled to learn that they are not alone and warmly welcome our arrival. The blog has been contacted by residents asking where do we go, how we sign and when will someone stop by?
If you have time to volunteer or know someone that would be interested in obtaining signatures for the audit, please email us!
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Long Term Debt Discrepancies - Citizens Question
We here at Centerville Citizens For Ethical Taxation and Representation (CCFETR) have been fielding questions on what is the correct number for the long term debt of the City of Centerville. These questions have been originating from concerned citizens and media reporters.
Indeed, there HAS been THREE different numbers stated in the reporting on this blog, handouts, and the Pioneer Press article. It is not our job at CCFETR to try to make sense of these discrepancy but to bring it to the community's attention. We also want the community to know that if you have felt as though the city has you chasing your tail, you are not alone.
Here is a break down with dates to highlight the discrepancies.
Email from Finance Director John Meyer on August 13:
$8,055,896
This number was used on the blog in August.
Annual Financial Report dated Dec 31, 2007
$9,175,675
This number was used on the handout that was passed out at the neighborhood meeting and also passed out from door to door. We also included 2005 and 2006 long term debt figures out of the annual financial reports in the corresponding years.
The Pioneer Press reported in last Sunday's newspaper
"Debt. at the end of 2008, the city will have more than $7.8 million."
Contact us privately with City information, news and personal stories. All contact information will be kept private and not posted on the blog unless requested.
Email Centervilleblog@yahoo.com
Indeed, there HAS been THREE different numbers stated in the reporting on this blog, handouts, and the Pioneer Press article. It is not our job at CCFETR to try to make sense of these discrepancy but to bring it to the community's attention. We also want the community to know that if you have felt as though the city has you chasing your tail, you are not alone.
Here is a break down with dates to highlight the discrepancies.
Email from Finance Director John Meyer on August 13:
$8,055,896
This number was used on the blog in August.
Annual Financial Report dated Dec 31, 2007
$9,175,675
This number was used on the handout that was passed out at the neighborhood meeting and also passed out from door to door. We also included 2005 and 2006 long term debt figures out of the annual financial reports in the corresponding years.
The Pioneer Press reported in last Sunday's newspaper
"Debt. at the end of 2008, the city will have more than $7.8 million."
Contact us privately with City information, news and personal stories. All contact information will be kept private and not posted on the blog unless requested.
Email Centervilleblog@yahoo.com
The Petition and The Press
The Quad Press
"Capra also said she is putting together a breakdown of tax levies over the last 20 years for county, school and city to inform citizens of what they have had to pay."
Link Here
We wait with bated breath! Will the information be available before election day?
"Capra also said she is putting together a breakdown of tax levies over the last 20 years for county, school and city to inform citizens of what they have had to pay."
Link Here
We wait with bated breath! Will the information be available before election day?
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