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Council discusses ballot mechanics for proposed aquatic center tax; asks for more information
Summary
The council discussed passing a resolution to place an aquatic center tax question on the Grant County ballot but was warned that a resolution could allow all voters in the proposed tax district to vote, not just Seneca residents. Councilor Northington raised concerns about adding taxes during COVID-19; the council requested more information and deferred action.
Councilors discussed a proposed resolution to put an aquatic center tax measure on the Grant County ballot. City Manager Amanda Born cautioned that if the council approved a resolution to place the measure on the ballot, "all voters in the proposed tax district would be voting on it, not just the voters in Seneca," which raised questions about which residents would bear the tax.
Councilor Barb Northington expressed concern about adding a tax during the economic uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic; Councilor Melissa Pettyjohn noted that, because Seneca is not currently in the tax district, Seneca residents pay a small fee when they use the pool. The council asked staff to gather more information and scheduled the item for discussion at the next monthly meeting.
