A bad deal for everyday Iowans

A bad deal for everyday Iowans

Dear Editor: On Election Day, Iowans will vote on Amendment 1, a proposed change to the Iowa State Constitution. Voters, make sure you turn your ballot over and weigh in on this issue. I’m asking you to vote No as it is a bad deal for everyday Iowans. Candidates who back this are referring to it as “Taxpayer Protection,” but […] The post A bad deal for everyday Iowans first appeared on Winterset Madisonian.

Letter: A vote against Amendment 1 protects majority rule - Enterprise Media

Dear Editor, Daniel Baldwin justifies a two-thirds vote requirement to raise taxes in Iowa by claiming that it results in “the greatest good for the greatest number.” That sounds good, but it actually does the exact opposite. When you look closely at how this rule works, it gives a tiny group of lawmakers total control while hurting the majority of […] The post Letter: A vote against Amendment 1 protects majority rule first appeared on Enterpris…