[Vision2020] Why is Moscow missing from this list?

[Tom Hansen]

Transcribed from Mayor Chaney's State of the City Address of February 18, 
2009:

http://www.moscowcares.com/SOC/SOC_2009.htm
 
"Federal stimulus dollars are expected to be distributed among states and 
local governments. Moscow has joined other cities in submitting our wish 
lists for projects and programs that we think will help the local economy 
by creating jobs, improving infrastructure and developing programs and 
projects that will position us favorably in a new economic climate. 
Cautious optimism is the rule, and we are not counting on what remains an 
uncertain outcome for how those funds might be dispersed. Moscow is not 
immune from the ripple effects of national and global economic 
circumstances, but as I said earlier, the nature and scale of our local 
economy affords some insulation.  The practice—indeed, the requirement—of 
municipal finance in Idaho is to balance revenues and expenses, to invest 
soundly and conservatively for the long-term, and to provide reasoned 
recommendations to policymakers so that necessities and obligations are 
prioritized. The City of Moscow will continue to budget with that in mind. 
The City’s mission statement promises, '…quality municipal services while 
ensuring responsible use of resources…'"

I recommend that if anybody has any viable suggestions, concerning how 
Stimulus funds could be used in improving the quality of life in Moscow, 
that they express these suggestions during the Public Commentary portion 
at the next Moscow City Council session (March 2, 2009).

Seeya round town, Moscow.

Tom Hansen
Moscow, Idaho
 
> 
> Wouldn't this be a great opportunity to help pay for upgrades needed at
the>  waste water treatment plant. Last I heard Moscow had received a 
bunch of
f> ines for the current one. Perhaps any other projects that would improve
Mos> cow.
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>
M

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