Comments on: City Of Burien Proposing Transportation Benefit District; Public Meeting Is Mon., July 20th

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:42:56 +0000

Sorry I can’t get pumped up over this one – I am still trying to find out when my street is getting sidewalks and sewer – not bike lanes

By: Brooks

Brooks — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:31:01 +0000

As a cyclist I spend money every year on cars… Blinking lights and reflective clothing so cars don’t hit me are not free.

By: brooke

brooke — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:19:28 +0000

Karl:

Correction…

Bicyclists, not bicycles. Bicycles should not be taxed.

Sorry for the confusion.

But now you’ve confused me; you want your bicycle taxed?!

By: Maxine

Maxine — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:56:15 +0000

Does anyone know if the City of Burien applied for Federal stimulus funds for these contstruction projects? In not, I wonder why not. Or is this a case of the City Council thinking it was just easier to raise the residents’ taxes to get the money to fund these projects? I’ll be a “no” vote on this because now is simply not the time to raise residents’ taxes. Too many people are stuggling in the current economy. This can wait until better economic times as none of these things are critical to fix right now.

By: Karl Mayer

Karl Mayer — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:46:14 +0000

Brooke:

I’m confused. I own two bikes, and have not paid tax on them.

I own three vehicles, and pay a yearly tax and a gasoline tax.

Please help…

By: brooke

brooke — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:33:27 +0000

Karl:

Bicycles are already taxed!

This is a tired argument that makes no logical sense.

The majority of bicyclists own cars; they are just choosing not to use them on a daily basis.

By: Karl Mayer

Karl Mayer — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:05:19 +0000

Why is the city proposing to tax vehicles to pay for non vehicle related projects? Tax bicycles for bike lanes!

By: Napavine

Napavine — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:21:50 +0000

Finish a project. Then get back to me.

By: Jenn Ramirez Robson

Jenn Ramirez Robson — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:23:08 +0000

If you feel strongly about this, we are still looking for pro and con statement committee members. These statements will be published in the Nov. 3rd General Election Voters’ Pamphlet. Contact me ASAP at jenniferr@burienwa.gov if you would like to participate.