Council's Fiscal Choices Focal Point of Meeting
An $8 million proposed bond will be discussed, as well as criticism of the recent spending on Christmas lights and the Canton Theatre renovations.
Both the Canton City Council and the concerned citizens who will fill City Hall Thursday are expected to have their minds on money, but for different reasons. The Mayor and Council will be presenting a resolution to call for a bond referendum to be held on March 19, 2013, which will give the city $8 million that will go towards construction and outfitting of three new fire stations for the Canton Fire Department. If approved, the bond will be repaid over 20 years at an interest rate of 3.25 percent. The three new stations would be at Laurel Canyon, Canton Marketplace and the Bluffs. The Bluffs station will also contain a new training facility. The construction of the facilities is projected to cost $4.1 million. The idea of a bond may not…
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Joe Gross
8:06 pm on Monday, January 7, 2013
I have known and stayed in contact with John Beresford for the last 17 years. During that time i have never experienced him in telling a lie or using foul language in describing anyone. How rare. I do not live in the city of Canton but i think the citizens of that city are well served by John in his current role. more ›