What about a beverage tax to fund a community venue?

[scooterbug44]

It's all part of my master plan - if we have the Annex, the Library, the OWC, the school, and a Community Center or festival grounds in one area it can all be easily served by a public transportation system that goes around Sowal and from Defuniak.

And I figure between the spaces at the library, the school, the annex, additional parking lots, and a shuttle we could easily accommodate thousands of people.

Plus the Sheriff's Dept is right there for crowd control etc.

 

[wrobert]

It's all part of my master plan - if we have the Annex, the Library, the OWC, the school, and a Community Center or festival grounds in one area it can all be easily served by a public transportation system that goes around Sowal and from Defuniak.

And I figure between the spaces at the library, the school, the annex, additional parking lots, and a shuttle we could easily accommodate thousands of people.

Plus the Sheriff's Dept is right there for crowd control etc.

Great idea. I think the TDC is doing a feasibility study on this issue. We need to make sure that this is all considered.

 

[GoodWitch58]

good ideas. Robert, do you know who the TDC is asking about this?

Is there a community survey or something like that? a focus group?
opportunity for regular folks to have a say?

 

[wrobert]

good ideas. Robert, do you know who the TDC is asking about this?

Is there a community survey or something like that? a focus group?
opportunity for regular folks to have a say?

No idea. They do watch this message board though. I posted something on here earlier in the week and within 90 minutes they knew about it, corrected the miscommunication, and had someone call me to let me know. So, based on experience, I figure they know already.

 

[Andy A]

It's all part of my master plan - if we have the Annex, the Library, the OWC, the school, and a Community Center or festival grounds in one area it can all be easily served by a public transportation system that goes around Sowal and from Defuniak.

And I figure between the spaces at the library, the school, the annex, additional parking lots, and a shuttle we could easily accommodate thousands of people.

Plus the Sheriff's Dept is right there for crowd control etc.

It will never fly. Makes too much sense.

 

[Matt J]

Hmm, I've gotta ask what you're up to wrobert. If one of us proposed this you would point out almost immediately that we have a fair grounds already.

Is that garlic?

 

[Will B]

hey...HEY, HEY! Oh...that was too loud.

I personally object to taking my hard spent money and redirecting towards the non-drinking demographic for their benefit. I mean look at me! I have invested untold amounts of potential tax money. I think it should go into a fund for Sowal parties like the one where this shot was taken.

Oh...how we could laugh and laugh!

This was at BB's last "Pretty in Pink" party. The girls were SO nice to me. They dressed me up in beautiful clothes and put lots of makeup on me just like the girls wear.

Now, that's money well spent!

Can somebody drive me home? I can't find the floor...

BWA HA HA HA HA!!!

 

[wrobert]

Hmm, I've gotta ask what you're up to wrobert. If one of us proposed this you would point out almost immediately that we have a fair grounds already.

Is that garlic?

The fairgrounds is in DeFuniak. And while legislatively considered a public purpose which allows the BCC to spend tax dollars on them, fair associations are private entities.


I am just trying to get a feel for people's thoughts on things. When that new noise ordinance passes next week, there is going to be a great need for a public venue in the area.

 

[Matt J]

The fairgrounds is in DeFuniak. And while legislatively considered a public purpose which allows the BCC to spend tax dollars on them, fair associations are private entities.


I am just trying to get a feel for people's thoughts on things. When that new noise ordinance passes next week, there is going to be a great need for a public venue in the area.

Wow, the conservative split has really "trickled down". :funn:

 

[Winnie]

The fairgrounds is in DeFuniak. And while legislatively considered a public purpose which allows the BCC to spend tax dollars on them, fair associations are private entities.


I am just trying to get a feel for people's thoughts on things. When that new noise ordinance passes next week, there is going to be a great need for a public venue in the area.

Why? Will it be easier/less expensive to host an event that is loud at a new venue than to seek a permit for the event at an existing establishment?

I've been out of town much of this year, maybe I am misunderstanding the new noise ordinance. If there is already a thread devoted to the topic, please direct me. Thanks!

Regarding your original question, I am against a drink tax for this purpose.