Tax Weary Voters may Take Pessimism to Voting Booth

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Cities and school officials worried that voters weary from economic slump will vote down more taxes needed to operate programs.

Gas stations and grocery stores don't need your permission to raise their prices.
Cities and schools do.
And the ones that are planning tax requests for the Nov. 4 ballot are fretting that you'll be carrying a lot of economic frustration to the polling place.
"You really want people to be in an optimistic mind-set when you're doing something like this," said Greg Haas, a Democratic political consultant who has advised Columbus on past tax requests. "People right now mostly are pessimistic."

By Robert Vitale and Charlie Boss


I for one, am one of those weary voters. It's hard to vote for levies when you are worried about putting a meal on the table for your family. Where are we supposed to get this money from? We are taxed to the hilt as it is, and there is always someone out there wanting more of the money that we already don't have. I would like to say yes to all of the programs that are worthwhile, and usually I do say yes. This year though will be a different story, my family has to come first, so I will be very selective when I vote.

Voters may Take Pessimism to Voting Booth