HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 13-037 Support of Metropolitan Area Dedicated Transit Sales TaxCITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 13-037
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF A METROPOLITAN AREA DEDICATED
TRANSIT SALES TAX
WHEREAS, the Seven County Metropolitan Area ("Metro') is the economic engine for
the State of Minnesota producing approximately 75% of the state's domestic
gross product; and
WHEREAS, the Metro is expected to grow by approximately 600,000 people by 2030; and
WHEREAS, the Metro has been working diligently to grow, retain and attract jobs for
our state economy; and
WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transportation system is critical to be able to
economically compete with other regions in the country and to attract new
companies and employees to our Metro region; and
WHEREAS, an effective and efficient transit system relieves congestion for highway and
roadway users, attracts new economic investments, provides an essential
mobility infrastructure for workers, businesses and students; and
WHEREAS, approximately 79% of Minnesotans believe our state would benefit from
having an expanded and improved public transit system; and 65% of
Minnesotans support an increase in the Metro area sales tax to fund transit.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of St. Anthony Village does
hereby encourage all Minnesota legislators to support the passage of a bill providing for
a Metro wide increase in the sales tax in order to create a reliable and sufficient transit
funding source that not only keeps the Twin Cities Metropolitan Region highly
competitive with other regions but helps Minnesota create a world class transportation
system that will allow our state to compete more effectively on a global scale and reach
our full economic development potential.
Adopted this 26th day of March, 2013.
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p rome O. Faust, Mayor
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Barbara Suciu, 04YClerk
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Mark Casey, City MaKager