a:1:{s:15:"field_news_body";a:1:{i:0;a:2:{s:5:"value";s:1253:"We have been asked to forward this information regarding the proposed millage increase in DeWitt for the library.<br />
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The following is a link to a story on the proposed library millage that was in the State Journal.&nbsp; <br />
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<a href="http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130317/DEWITTBATH01/303170017/DeWitt-library-proposals-May-7-ballot">http://www.lansingstatejournal.com/article/20130317/DEWITTBATH01/303170017/DeWitt-library-proposals-May-7-ballot</a><br />
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There will be a meeting tonight, March 20, at 5:30 p.m. in the DeWitt Charter Township Hall, 1401 Herbison Road.&nbsp; Anyone interested in more details on how this is going to increase property taxes and the plan they have come up with for a new library should plan on attending.&nbsp; <br />
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Serious questions need to be asked before any new millage is levied on the people of DeWitt&nbsp; 1. Is a 50% increase in money reasonable?&nbsp; A 100%?&nbsp; Could a person buy a new google chrome laptop or a couple kindles for that same amount of money?&nbsp; Why is it so close to the highway / who will be attracted to our community?&nbsp; Are the population /household income projections wildly optimistic.<br />
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