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craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

One comment on this entire discussion: the firefighters should NOT be the target of our accusations. If there are questions or problems with this plan, then direct them to the fire board. The firefighers do their jobs and that's it. Adreneline junkies or not - they are the ones who respond to the calls. We WANT them responding to calls. There are fewer than 30 men and women who commit to this job. So be angry, suspicious, cautious, whatever - but direct iyour comments to those are elected to serve.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

Dented, the audited financial statements are on the county's website - www.colorado.gov/moffatcounty.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

I'm confused - Aren't Tom Gray and Tom Mathers against socialization? Isn't giving one industry a tax break just another form of socialization? What about the subsidies that farmers and ranchers receive? Socialization? Maybe they could clarify this for their constituents.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

I feel a few comments by wellwell and greenie52 should be addressed. First, the statement that the City ignored the lodging industry is interesting. Both have claimed to have read information on www.progressforcraig.com, so I'm wondering if you missed the Testamonials section where three of our hotels have voiced support for this lodging tax. “The lodging industry” is not, as a whole, opposed to this tax. I'm wondering if the few vocal people who oppose this are feeling terratorial about the current County lodging tax and MCTA. If the City's tax passes, the County will soon see a decline in revenue collected, perhaps eliminating a need for MCTA.

The other issue that should be addressed is that the proposed Event Center is the beginning of a rec center. I find it interesting that just because there is space for a multi-purpose room, that can be gym space, that it's suddenly a rec center. What is the Boys and Girls Club? It's building that has flexible space - BGCG during the day, gym space sometimes, meeting space other times. Are they a rec center? Should we suddenly start looking at their funding?

I agree with Mr. DeRose's letter - we are asking people to vote for this tax to 1) continue to fund tourism marketing at a level greater than the current level, while 2) giving tourists (all tourists and not just hunters) additional reasons to come to Craig and space to use here.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

Really…ok, even if you factor in ALL 365 days/year (including all of the -20 degree days) that's still almost 220 people/day. I'm curious where the State Park employees are getting their data. It's hard to fathom.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

I'm glad to hear that the number of visitors is up at Elkhead this year. But over 80,000 visitors? How can that even be possible? The lake is iced over for more than half the year. I'd like to know where the Park Officials are getting the data.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

I cannot believe how some of you talk about the teachers in our community. It's sickening. I wonder if any of you have ever experienced what it is like to be a teacher in this district or any other? I have, and it's not easy. CindyLou you question what we're paying our teachers? seriously? We don't pay them nearly enough. They're trying to educate our students, and give them a foundation to build on. Do you think we'd get better teachers by offering to pay less?

Teachers' workdays don't start when the bell rings at 8:00 a.m. nor does it end at 3:30. They work early, late and some of them work on weekends. And Jason, you question the reduction in school supplies. Teachers are already spending their own money on supplies for school. If the district cuts the school supply budget, who do you think will be the most impacted?

Yes, parents and community members have a right and an obligation to make known their concerns. I agree that there appear to be problems with the calendar that is currently presented, but I don't agree with the criticism of the teachers.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

To bwhite - well said!

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

norights, how many people do you know who have been sentenced to hard prison time for taking $500? Just curious.

craiggirl (Anonymous) says…

Cindy - Sam answers questions for people all the time. I call her directly with questions instead of posting them here on the forum. Did you go to hospital's annual meeting? Did you attend the County Commissioner or City Council meetings at which TMH presented information? All of those meetings would have been good opportunities to ask questions and receive answers.