
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: FRIDAY, June 1, 1990                   TAG: 9006010641
SECTION: EDITORIAL                    PAGE: A-8   EDITION: METRO 
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VINTON SEEKS SOME OF COUNTY'S TAXES

THE ROANOKE County Board of Supervisors has requested Roanoke City Council to agree to amend the current consolidation plan to grant the residents in east Roanoke County a second vote on becoming a part of Vinton. This is undoubtedly attributable to C.E. Stewart's circulation of petitions both in support of and in opposition to joining Vinton, and I appreciate his hard work.

If becoming a part of Vinton is so attractive and advantageous, why won't the town join in this endeavor? The answer, of course, is obvious!

One of the main reasons Vinton desires to absorb the eastern part of Roanoke County is that it has agreed, if consolidation is approved, to share equally with the Roanoke Metropolitan Government in the revenues and expenses of Explore Park-South. If you think EPS will be a money-maker, you are indeed an optimist. Further, who knows what those expenses may amount to; also, where is Vinton going to obtain that kind of money? Without the capability of taxing eastern Roanoke County, Vinton may find itself in quite a dilemma. JOHN B. ELLIS VINTON

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