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the same relative proportion as the split between business and individual shares of the total state and local tax burden. He said the recent state break is 60% individuals and 40% for business. He said they changed it in their discussion to go from 65% to 35% which includes tax paid by partnerships and sole proprietorships and Schedule C Corporations in business. He added no decision had been made yet by the Board of County Commissioners. Rayor noted it could be a political issue to try to push it away from business, that could turn off individuals. He said he understood there was another money measure related to community safety that would be on the ballot. Van Vactor responded the proposal would include a bond measure to build a 100 bed assessment center. Rayor asked if there were any more money measures from the County or cities that could draw away from this measure. Maine responded they had no control over that. Rayor stated he wanted to make sure there was a cap or ceiling that could be voted out by petition. Lyle Hatfield, City of Springfield, said he was proud of the work they did on the finance committee and thanked Ken Tollenaar for keeping everyone in line and focused. He said he supports the tax because it is progressive and it is on income and an ability to pay. He believes there is a need in the rural area for law enforcement. He added the revenue sharing issue gives meaningful dollars to the local communities. He said it wasn't a bribe, it is real money that is needed. He said the maximum rate in the levy is important because he believes Lane County will continue to grow and there will be revenue to continue to fund necessary public services. He noted the areas of concern include the system, enforcement, prevention and the impact it had on other county services like the District Attorney's office and others. He said he was fine with the sunset clause as long as it allows for prevention as a long term solution and is given time to succeed. He said in talking about a corporate tax, it involves Subchapter C corporations, a narrow group of business entities that flows through personal income tax. He added that trust needs to be rebuilt and embodied in this proposal. Tammy Fitch, City of Springfield, said she had faith in the citizens of Springfield, that with the revenue sharing, they will tell them how they want the money spent and it will help with all the other jurisdictions as well. She strongly suggested that with the 13 different parts of the measure that have a budget figure, that there be an explanation exactly as to how that money is budgeted. Chris Pryor, 4J School District Board, said what is being proposed is a good mix. He said the PSCC had done a great job of putting a proposal together and the voters will support the concepts that are being proposed. He said the dilemma for him is the huge need at the practical and political level to Page 12 -- Lane County Joint Elected Officials Meeting -- June 30, 1999 WP bclm1990751M