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193 <br /> May 12,1982 • <br /> 1 <br /> Hayor Moore said none of the increased sales tax money would be used for <br /> V.UITN1;:'2:;enle n:edegrreaddietttel=1:end.woUldeUtlec 111 O'ger <br />' sources if this did not Pas.. <br /> 14r.Cushman said the revenues rdceived from sales tax on food,which <br /> 1 <br /> nnejlTe UlldnUrl'abbYe!loTg:1111gyWleeebebbY be reeeeled'bee"' <br /> councilman Michelson spoke against any increase in taxes, <br /> Nee Stork,representing Unman for a Greater Everett,requested if the •• <br /> ordinance were passed that a public hearing be held for citizens to <br /> give input and express concerns they might have. <br /> Councilman Overstreet asked Ms.Stork if the Council 1 for a Greater <br /> Everett had any feelings or statement regarding the sales tax isaue, <br />• and she-replied they have not had time to discuss it thoroughly. <br /> However,if it was going to be imposed,they felt the City should <br /> receive its fair share. <br /> • nal CTIeVleahafnelb111111ntid=1 nhergnwdl'1/Ltere=tedrd <br /> Paul Seely,General Manager of Everett Chamber of Commerce,stated the • <br /> . board has not taken an official position,hut they did support <br /> legislation for this increase.and suggested making a reduction in <br /> . other taxes. He said they preferred not to deal with this issue 1 <br /> at this time but are doing so to assist the County,and said the <br /> b Chamber would 111ce to be represented if a workshop were scheduled .4 <br /> later after passage of the ordinance. .11 <br /> Milton Redwine said he fel,the City should accept the money with <br /> reservations,but still accept it. <br /> , Councilman Overstreet felt the Council should go on record as far • <br /> • as intent was concerned relative to use of the funds if and when <br /> they were received and consideration of reducing other taxes, <br /> - President Pope asked if.anyone else wished to speak and no one <br /> replied. <br /> Moved by Councilman Lang..seconded by Councilman Gipson,to close <br /> the public hearing. - <br /> • Roll was called with all Councilmun voting yes. <br /> Motion Carried <br />' COUNCIL HILL NO.825-201 <br /> 11 <br /> SECOND AND FINAL READING: <br /> AN ORDINANCE establialling an additional sales and 11 <br /> use tax in the City of Everett in accol,ance with • <br /> the authority granted under Engrossed Senate gill <br /> No.4912,1982 First Special Session. <br /> 1 <br /> 11 <br /> .3 <br />