tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post1853303455762671959..comments2023-11-03T04:00:24.785-04:00Comments on Kentucky School News and Commentary: Tax reform, expanded gambling urged in State of Commonwealth addressRichard Dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-82993982736002413442014-01-10T11:15:44.895-05:002014-01-10T11:15:44.895-05:00Doug says,
For the record, I'm over in the 77...Doug says,<br /><br />For the record, I'm over in the 77th House District where Jesse Crenshaw has announced he will not run again. A lot of people in the community and in that particular district have approached me about seeking the seat. I am considering it, but I am nowhere close to making a decision about it. <br /><br />There are a lot of things to consider on family and community service levels. I also really enjoy serving on the Fayette County School Board because I think I'm making a difference within the district for students, parents and staff. I enjoy visiting our schools, talking to parents and FCPS staff, engaging our teachers and interacting with the kids. I've learned a lot along the way and it has been rewarding. That's a lot to walk away from. <br /><br />Either way, I'm making a decision by January 26.<br />Richard Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586435007687942849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-84641625453561243872014-01-08T21:15:50.713-05:002014-01-08T21:15:50.713-05:00Yeah, gambling is the answer - really logical long...Yeah, gambling is the answer - really logical long term solution. Seems like I remember hearing all the same arguments about three decades ago for the lottery as well as the rosy promises of how it was going to bring buckets of revenue for funding education. If they do legalize gambling be sure to keep any state proceeds from falling in to that black hole called the general fund. <br /><br />Wonder if neighboring states legalized prostitution or cocaine if we would hear about how we needed to follow suit in order to stop KY folks from spending their funds across the state border?<br /><br />Instead of worrying about your next election, do your freak'in legislative job and adopt contemporary tax codes that don't give away more money in tax breaks than it collects as is the case with current system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5776587.post-35899160138459622702014-01-08T14:56:49.175-05:002014-01-08T14:56:49.175-05:00I'd be shocked if expanded gambling or tax ref...I'd be shocked if expanded gambling or tax reform actually occurs this session. Nevermind the fact that education in this state is suffering due to lack of funding. Priorities, I guess.<br /><br />Question: Any truth to the rumor that FCPS Board Member Doug Barnett is running for the State House? I hope not because I think that would be a huge loss for FCPS. I've found him to be a voice for those of us that have no voice and his willingness to tackle issues in areas like special ed, transportation and demanding ethics and accountability have been refreshing to this FCPS employee. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com