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Thur» During Sandy symposium Oct 21. I9 M ($M I) SANO* (Or«.) POST—3 Candidates hedge on full sales tax support by D A N D IL L O N Library books for a fee and local toll booths are possibilities for Sandy's future if Ballot Measure 3 passes, according to the two candidates vying for the House District 23 seat “ I think there w ill be user fees for everything from libraries to toll booths on city streets, Mark Pihl. R-Canby, told the audience last Thursday evening at a symposium sponsored by Sandy High School “ If the people pass Ballot Measure 3, do they want additional taxes" to meet local shortfalls, asked his opponent. Bob Shiprack. D-Beavercreek "The state doesn't have the money to pick up the shortfalls." If the measure, which would lim it property tax in creases to 1.5 percent and roll back assessments to 1979 levels, is successful Bob Shiprack M a rk Pihl neither candidate would overhwhelmingly support a sales tax to make up the difference in revenues for schools and lo ca l municipalities " I think the sales tax is a regressive tax," Shiprack said “ It has no bearing on one's need, one's income, one's dependence. I prefer the income tax system.” Pihl would not endorse a sales tax either, but outlin ed a method by which could win his support He advocates excluding all food and medicines from the tax, tying it to the state Constitution to allow voters only to raise it and making it part of a com plete tax reform package Pihl added that the sales tax would have to lessen the burden in other areas and have some of its revenue e a rm a rk e d specifically for schools Shiprack said the sales tax would be fruitless unless it applies to food and clothing He pointed to Washington state which put food back on the sales tax roles because revenues were not meeting expecta tions. In addition. Shiprack ad ded. lotteries and luxury taxes "a re n 't going to make a dent in any state d e f ic it , ” w h ich he estimated w ill be $50« million in the next bien- A ssum ing B a llo t Measure 3 is unsuccessful at the polls, the Beaver creek electrician said, cuts w ill have to come after a complete review of state agencies He hinted that he would favor elimination of some duplicated services and pointed to five schools of education in the state, as an example “ I would cut where it would do the least harm,” he reasoned While Pihl, a travel agen cy executive, concurred that duplications must be cut, he offered a "wait-and- see" attitude to see what STATE REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 23 DEMOCRAT We salute Sandy Police Departm ent's Dave Farmer The Sandy Senior Center guests of the ce n te r is seeking volunteers in celebrating birthdays in terested in serving as October in conjunction with receptionists and hostesses the Loaves and Fishes on Thursday or Friday lunch Oct. 26 Festivities afternoons begin at 12:30 p.m. follow Applicants should enjoy ed by dance class at 1 p.m assisting others and work The arts and crafts class ing in a business environ meets again next Thurs ment, according to center day, Oct. 28. at 1:30 p.m in director Sandra Potter preparation for the Golden Marquardt For more in Age Club bazaar scheduled formation, call 668-5569. Dec 3. Participants are Skilled volunteers w ill be asked to come prepared available this Tuesday. with sewing items and Oct. 26, from 9:30 a m to materials suitable for con noon to assist seniors with s tr u c tin g C h ris tm a s completion of Medicare decorations An opportunity to view a and p riva te insurance reimbursement requests or matinee performance of in selection of supplemen the Ice Capades w ill be tal Medicare insurance available to seniors Sun policies Service provided d ay, Nov. 28. A r on an appointment basis. rangements to attend may The Sandy Silvertones be made with the Sandy w ill fete all members and Senior Center through next SërVêss PLIERS No 201 Long Nose w Cutter YOUR CHOICE regs 5 S49 $1.99 «* WELLING PHONE 658 2002 SHIPRACK of the w eek Officer Dave Farmer s ta rte d h is law - e nforcem ent ca re er with the Sandy Police Department After his rookie years here, he served two years on the Prineville Police Depart ment before returning to Sandy where he's served the last two years. The veteran of ficer is a Sandy resident and Police Academy ! graduate Center seeks afternoon volunteers 4'> Diagonal w Cutter BOB OFFICER Senior Center News: No 203 5 Needle Nose develops in the governor's budget recommendation He blasted the property tax relief program " I f we're to have property tax relief, why not cut the taxes," he asked Pihl, who told the au dience he favors "greater local controls” said the state has no role to play in a lle v ia tin g the WPPSS crisis. 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