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Residents tell council the proposed —wheel tax— would be regressive and deserve a referendum
Summary
More than a dozen residents told the Eau Claire City Council they oppose a proposed increase in the city—s vehicle registration fee, calling it regressive, urging a referendum or a sunset clause, and warning it would disproportionately hurt low-income and elderly residents.
Dozens of Eau Claire residents used the Nov. 10 public hearing to press the City Council to reject or modify a proposed increase to the local vehicle registration fee, calling it regressive and urging either a referendum or a time-limited (sunset) approach.
Jay Vincennes, a retired municipal finance director, told the council the fee is "very regressive" and urged either rejection or a sunset amendment if the council approves the increase. "Please note, if this wheel tax is increased to the…
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