Most people have heard of the Make a Wish Foundation or similar programs. A person or child suffering from a terminal illness is treated to a “wish,” courtesy of a foundation or organization. Going to Disney World is a very common wish for people of all ages and Disney helps make their dream come true.
There are people in Cook County who have wishes and dreams. The wish isn’t to go to Disney World but to make Cook County a better place to live. These people don’t want to go anywhere. They want to stay in Cook County and make a difference right here. The difference is these people don’t have the money to make the dreams come true.
These people are asking a very simple question to Cook County voters. Will you please “Vote Yes” for your community?
If not, there will never be another opportunity like this to pass a sales tax in Cook County. Thedream of making Cook County a better place will not come true.
Voting “Yes” will only cost a resident of Cook County an average of $3.50 per month. $3.50 is a small investment for what it can offer the residents of Cook County.
There are projects on the table that will receive funding if the 1% sales tax is approved. There are projects not on the table that will also receive funding if the 1% sales tax is approved because it will free up money to be spent elsewhere. Each project is different and you may not care or support each of the projects on the list. You may personally not want broadband or to use the golf course or want to improve the recreation facilities in our county. This vote is not just about you, but about the entire community.
Look outside yourself, see the people in your community and consider the time and planning some community members have done for us. Their dream is to make the county a better place for you, your neighbor and everyone in Cook County. What a selfless dream to have.
Know the facts before making a negative comment about the 1% tax. If you have objections or questions about any of the projects, please seek out the answers. Make the decision to make Cook County a better place and please Vote Yes for the 1%.
Sue Prom
Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais
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