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Izaak Walton League backs measure
Published Friday, October 31, 2008
On Sept. 8, the Austin Chapter of Izaak Walton League of America approved by a unanimous vote support for the proposed amendment that would dedicate funding to protect our drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore our wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game and wildlife habitat; to preserve our arts and cultural heritage; to support our parks and trails; and to protect enhance, and restore our lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater by increasing the sales and use tax rate beginning July 1, 2009, by three-eighths of 1 percent on taxable sales until the year 2034.
On Tuesday, there will be a place on the ballot to vote for this Minnesota Constitutional Amendment. The amendment raises the sales tax by by three-eighths of 1 percent. It will cost the average household $5 per month. The Minnesota Division of the Izaak Walton League of America has long favored such an approach as have many other conservation organizations. The sporadic funding by a reluctant legislature has been insufficient. The benefits would help protect and improve our waters, woods, prairies, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
Nearly 20 percent of the funding will also benefit the arts and cultural resources. We hope all citizens of voting age in Minnesota along with Izaak Walton League members will see the benefit and “Vote Yes” on Tuesday. Remember: NOT voting for this issue is an automatic NO vote, according to state law.
Larry Dolphin
president
Austin Izaak Walton League
Austin
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