February 9, 2010

Police, firefighters begin personal push for tax hike

By Sara Forhetz, KY3 News

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By Brian Vandenberg

Story Published: Jan 16, 2009 at 10:19 PM CST

Story Updated: Jan 17, 2009 at 1:24 AM CST

Edited news release from Springfield Firefighters Local 152:

Beginning Saturday, Jan. 17, police and firefighters from Springfield Firefighters Local 152 and the Springfield Police Officers Association will begin walking neighborhoods in Springfield to encourage citizens to vote in the election on Feb. 3 election.

The men and women representing their associations will brave the chilly temperatures to distribute information on the Police and Fire Pension Plan Sales Tax Proposal that will appear on the ballot on Feb. 3.

The 1-percent sales tax wouldgenerate approximately $40 million a year that is dedicated to eliminating the pension plan shortfall. The sales tax will expire in five years, or earlier if the plan reaches a fully funded level.

The men and women of Springfield Firefighters Local 152 and the Springfield Police Officers Association are dedicated to the safety and quality of life that we enjoy in Springfield.

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