NBC 4: Following weeks of discussions on layoffs, cut-backs and closures, Columbus talked about higher taxes Tuesday night. The man who’s in charge of keeping track of Columbus dollars and cents said he believes the economic crisis is too deep and all options—no matter how unpopular—should be considered. City Auditor High Dorrain urged council to consider raising income taxes and said he believes it may be the only way to keep providing essential services. Dorrain suggested raising the tax .05 percent. That would be an extra half-cent on every dollar you earn. City income taxes were raised last in 1982.
Does the fact that income taxes haven’t been raised in 27 years, suggest to anyone else this is a bad idea? Governor Strickland is committed to not raising taxes in a crisis. Mayor Coleman should be also…
NBC 4: The controversial Ohio State University boat house along the Scioto River has hit a new snag. The multi-million dollar boat house will be located in Duranceaux Park and users or the park have been fighting the construction of it because of safety and environmental concerns. Now, there’s a new problem: it’s $500,000 over budget… The 22,000-square foot, two-level structure was originally estimated to cost $4.8 million. OSU officials said the project delays over the summer increased the price by nearly $500,000. Groundbreaking for the new boat house is expected to begin late in Summer 2009.
On Tuesday, the Dispatch reports that major OSU sports are facing budget problems… And we are discussing the rowing team? (Please, rowers, save your e-mails)…
NBC 4: A decorated Columbus police officer received the first of a new monthly award, recognizing law enforcement for their dedication to duty. CPD Officer Ryan Chrysler received the first Bryan Hurst/Tony Luzio Award Wednesday. The award was in recognition of Officer Chrysler’s dedication to duty. Seven weeks ago, an armed suspect shot Chrysler in the face at close range while Chrysler was responding to a possible robbery on Weber Road.
We never run good news…
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