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Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by Ben H.

Ben H. — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:56:26 +0000

The five options:

fast payday loans for every one

Doing nothing and hoping that increased tax revenues would be enough to cover the new debt payments.(Really?)

a 5.9 percent increase in taxable sales. (So Seward will have a 12.9 % sales tax.)

-reduce funding to other General Fund uses by about $250,000. ( so they already identified some waste of taxpayers money)

increase the sales tax from 4% to 4.25% based on 2013 projected sales, which would take some changes in business software ( which will cost money, and will not cover the cost)

Fourth, increasing property tax from 3.12 mills to 3.89 mills to generate additional $249,600,(will this get reduced once the library is paid for, NO)
a 24% increase of the City rate, or a 9.5% increase of the aggregate City/KPB/SBCFSA rate, totaling 8.89 mills.

Fifth and last, a combination of the above options.
( this is what the council wants, a increase across the board)

Glad you spend my tax money responsibly

All this to cover a new shiny toy that will smell like hog heaven in October.

Comment on Murkowski announces Seward teen as summer Senate Page by Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 19 May 2013 15:43:40 +0000

Congratulations, Rachel. What a wonderful opportunity!

Comment on Bald Eagle Battle by Mary Tougas

Mary Tougas — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:46:56 +0000

Great shot Carol!

Comment on Murkowski announces Seward teen as summer Senate Page by Naomi Wade

Naomi Wade — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:35:58 +0000

Congratulations, Rachel! You will be a fantastic representative for Seward and for our youth.

Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by tread lightly

tread lightly — Sun, 19 May 2013 07:50:22 +0000

Snarky…… She could have looked up how to do this in the old and sufficient library. There was never a need for a pretty shiny library…. that our city CAN NOT PAY FOR.

And Jen is not exaggerating about Dora, its a mess.

Comment on Bald Eagle Battle by Marti

Marti — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:20:28 +0000

Yes I seen this happen before, thanks for sharing, so awesome, it’s always good to look up, we don’t have to go to far off to see such amazing wild life, it’s all around us.

Comment on Bald Eagle Battle by Freedom

Freedom — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:03:59 +0000

Ditto that. It’s amazing that you were able to get this shot when it occurred so spontaneously. You’re really quick on the draw Carol. Thanks for the photo and info.

Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by Evan S. Singh

Evan S. Singh — Sat, 18 May 2013 02:07:51 +0000

“What do we do to get this taken care of?” You could do some research at the library.

Comment on Bald Eagle Battle by ks

ks — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:55:45 +0000

AWESOME!! Thanks for sharing Carol

Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by Jen Uriarte

Jen Uriarte — Sat, 18 May 2013 00:06:56 +0000

I agree. I love the new library, but I thought the old one was great as well. The roads are horrific. I live on Dora Way and nearly almost hit a bike rider due to having to swerve around the obstacle of pot holes. I lost a hub cap and my shocks are shot. I finally stopped after seeing the city guys on the road, day after day FILLING pot holes and asked when they plan on repaving. I was told that the city has had the money but it went to the state and now the state keeps pushing it to the side. He also said hopefully next summer. Obviously this is not a priority for the city, but it is becoming a priority for residents. What do we do to get this taken care of?

Comment on Museum OPEN New Library Museum Hours by Chad Hinders

Chad Hinders — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:48 +0000

I disagree that Seward is “limited” in its activities for young children. We have been thrilled at the options and opportunities our children have here. The Waterfront Park, library, and a multitude of sports run by comitted volunteers are great perks to have in a community of 3000. Seward’s children not only have these, but their backyard is one of the most beautiful places in the state and the world. Amazingly, generations of children have somehow grown up and thrived here without the benefit of earlier library hours and gym play times that conflict with naps.

Comment on Museum OPEN New Library Museum Hours by tru

tru — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:20:05 +0000

You can volunteer at the library to keep it opening at 10? Seward is limited. There’s no denying that. What I get from the post is that for the price you pay to live here, families don’t get much bang for their buck. After years and years of living here I find it to be true.

Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by Evan S. Singh

Evan S. Singh — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:54:00 +0000

A library is far more important than a repaired pothole.

Comment on Museum OPEN New Library Museum Hours by Sandie

Sandie — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:58:12 +0000

My question to those that feel Seward is limited…Do you volunteer your time to our community? Small towns thrive with committed volunteers.

Comment on Museum OPEN New Library Museum Hours by Limited

Limited — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:53:25 +0000

Seward is limited. We are thinking of relocating, as are many other families that we know. Seward seems to raise prices and cut programs. This motto is no good for local residents.

Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by Mary Tougas

Mary Tougas — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:14:11 +0000

Don’t fall for the ‘we can’t afford it’ spin. We hear it every year at budgeting time. All the while the City reserves are increasing, come on council, let fix those pot holes!

Comment on Council considers how to pay Seward Community Library Museum bond by Linda S Amberg

Linda S Amberg — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:54:02 +0000

Here we go again… “build it and we will figure out how to pay for it later”. Hmmmm…do we raise the property tax on the few who pay them or increase the sales tax??? How about cut staff and hours and the users pay? Sorry, don’t mean to sound so negative but it irritates the heck out of me that this is even an issue when our roads, sidewalks and infrastructure is crumbling down around us. We need to get our priorities in order.

Comment on Museum OPEN New Library Museum Hours by mountainocean

mountainocean — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:53:34 +0000

My young family and I use the library several times a week and we only ever go between 10 to noon. Changing the opening time form 10 to 11 is going to make a huge difference in our experience. There aren’t many things one can do out of the house with the kids on a rainy day. We used to have the ‘play gym’ program but this was scheduled to during universal child afternoon nap time.

Back up generator- 12 million+

Extra hour at the library- nope

Unlock the gym so kids can play there- nope

Adult basketball league- open until 9pm

Comment on Chef Erik Slater Named To Best Chefs America by kevin lane

kevin lane — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:01 +0000

Awesome!!

Comment on Ground Breaking Set For Expansion of Seward Fuel Terminal by Resident at large

Resident at large — Fri, 17 May 2013 06:49:37 +0000

Awhile back, there was a competitor of Shoreside’s that wanted to put in a storage facility and it was not successful. I don’t recall the details; I believe it was Delta Western.