Jonathan Large Speaks on the Referendums in Patrick
April 22, 2009
Apr. 22-After the Patrick County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously last week to have that issue decided through a referendum that will be on the ballot for a county election in November.
Large said liquor by the drink referendum is a revenue driven measure specifically designed to produce extra money for utility projects in the Peters Creek District, which covers the Patrick Springs area east of Stuart.
Further he said, "It's a way to spread the tax burden."
"I don't see it as a need for our district. It might come down to a religous choice."
On the county wide meals tax Mr. Large said, "I guess it would level the playing field.".
He said it would bolster county revenues a a tough time.
Source: Mt. Airy News, Wed. Apr. 22,2009
