Will we need
new taxes in
Nevada?
By Stcae Senator Mike McGinness
When the Nevada Legislature opened the doors on
January 20, 1997, the line was out to the street to get in
on the surplus of money available because of strong rev-
enue collections. The predicted surplus was high as $400
million• No one predicted new taxes including the Gov-
ernor.
Now, only a month later, the impetus for additional sales
taxes is growing - and not just from Clark County. The
unparalleled growth of Clark County fueled the debate
aitially, but now other entities with infrastructure needs
are looking at the sales tax increases with envious eyes. I
represent the Central Nevada Senatorial District cover-
ing eight rural counties and each of them has problems
with infrastructure including roads, school buildings,
sewer and water needs, landfill problem, flood control,
and the list goes on.
The Nevada Legislature cannot pass legislation tar-
geted to one area (supposedly), so if a sales tax is ap-
proved, does that leave the door open for every county to
raise taxes? In my opinion, the authority could be given
to each county to accommodate an increase for capital
projects, but let them do so by action of a county body or
vote of the people. Bringing the issues close to the people
will make everyone more responsive, and give everyone
an opportunity to visit with their locally elected officials
to express approval or disapproval. Each local issue will
have to be judged on its merit. I have voted against many
meritorious measures in the Nevada Legislature simply
because they took away or failed to bestow local control.
It won't be any different with infrastructure taxes.
Please don't hesitate to contact me with your ideas,
comments or concerns at 1-800-367-5057 or send your
letter to Legislative Building, 401 S. Carson Street, Car-
son City, NV 89701-4747. My e-mail address is
mmcginness@sen.state.nv.us. I look forward to hearing
from you.
Rodeo weekend in Pahrump
PAHRUMP-Thc Nevada High School State
Rodeo Association will hold its first rodeo of
the spring season here Saturday and Sunday.
The March l & 2 competition is a double
header, each day counts as a complete rodeo
with points tabulated at the close of the day.
The rodeo starts at 9 a.m. on both days. Ad-
mission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children
12 and under. The Pahrump Valley Rough Rid-
ers will operate the concession stand.
Action is the word for the weekend. Bareback,
bronc and bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel
racing, pole bending, break-a-way roping, goat
tying and team roping will provide dynamite
excitement.
A Saturday night dance at the Community
Center will give everyone an opportunity to
relax and socialize.
Rodeo secretary, Robin Laub, says all three
motels are full with RV parking at a premium
as participants and their families arrive from
all over the state.
NHSRA will hold a rodeo, at a different Ne-
vada location, most weekends from now until
the state finals June 18-22. The national finals
will be held July 14-20 at Pueblo, Colorado.
Local NHSRA directors are Jeff Meek and Liz
Sandoval.
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for even the most dedicated enthusiast. People new
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