SBJ.net Poll

What should the city of Springfield do to adequately fund the Police and Fire Pension Fund?

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What Readers Think

Sales tax increase

I don’t think that people realize that a city budget cut would result in a higher crime rate, and higher personal property taxes on their homes due to a downgrade in Fire Department ratings. That would cost them more than a tax-rate increase over time.

—Cheri Norton, Hoover Music

Other

You forgot the No. 1 way to fix the problem: Increase revenue through economic growth. Tax increases hurt economic growth.

—Scott George, Mid-America Dental & Hearing Center

Current Question

Are you in favor of toll roads to address Missouri’s long-term transportation needs? Why or why not?

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