Sometime before Nov. 6 you will be asked to go to the polls and vote. During the past three months or so, many official representatives of government groups have said they want more of your money. (…)

1. New city administration building for the Valley
2. New Valley library
3. Various school districts
4. County water treatment plant
5. New higher sewer rates (each year)
6. 10 to 12 percent Avista increase
7. Higher STA taxes
8. New county jail
9. Crime Check desk
10. Additional Valley fire stations
11. Joe Albi Stadium and city water parks, pools and others
12. More money for nature conservancy fund
13. Lowering the school levy percentage to 50 percent plus one
I know this list is not complete; I also know we need some of these things. However, please be selective when voting. These will not all be on the ballot this year, but be aware they are coming soon and most will be repeated if not passed.
Jim Barker
Spokane

Question: Is the sheer number of requests for money going to be a factor in your decision of what to approve or deny?