Hello Folks, “Thank you Governor Burgum” for your proclamation supporting Public Power Week October 6-12.

Valley City Parks and Recreation (VCPR) hosted the “Parktober Festival” Saturday.  There was food, sand volleyball, pumpkins, a fun run along with fun games of skill for kids and adults.  Kudos to VCPR staff members who did a great job of holding things together in the wind.

Speaking of VCPR, with physical activity being great for good mental health, our parks are in great shape now with disc golf, pickleball and updated playground equipment.  Go out and enjoy the nice fall colors and weather.

Valley City is a great place to live:  https://www.developvcbc.com/

At a meeting generated through the State Department of Commerce a plethora of  community topics were discussed.  One being needs and replacements of our school buildings, some of which are in the 100-year old range.  It will “take a village” to make it happen for our kids and grandkids, let’s do it!

Flu and COVID Vaccinations are available now, check with your medical provider.

* Measure #4, a constitutional measure, would eliminate property taxes if passed.  While that sounds great, there are many funding consequences without solutions for all of us so be diligent in studying both sides of the measure.  Biennially the legislature would need to squeeze approximately $3.15 B from a $12.2 B General Fund Budget to replace said property tax funding.  Fire & police departments, health care, Parks & Rec, roads, schools and infrastructure to name a few places from which funds can be taken by the legislature.  *Defeating Measure #4 would allow local control over your tax dollars rather than the state legislature controlling your dollars and inspire legislators with the importance of property tax reform.  Be educated on both sides of the measures, be an informed voter.

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“God put us here to prepare this place for the next generation.  That’s our job. Raising children and helping the community, that’s preparing for the next generation.”  ~ Dikembe Mutombo

Blessings, Pray, be Grateful and Respectful,

Dave

Dave Carlsrud