Saundra McDavid has announced that she is running for the position of Eagle City Council. “I’m concerned that our city is increasing taxes and losing its focus on providing the services that are important to the citizens and community,” McDavid stated. “The most recent city budget was passed with a decrease in services for police, parks and the library and an increase in taxes. We need to reevaluate the priorities at City Hall. We should not be burdening our citizens with increased taxes... Read Full Story
In an unfortunate decision last night the City of Eagle choose to pad its own savings account by taking money out of the pockets of its citizens. The people of Eagle will see a levy rate increase on their property tax this year; a year where so many of us are struggling to make ends meet. The reason for this; the City wanted more of a cushion for the 2011 budget. At the end of the four hour long debate, there was a workable solution on the table: instead of a $700,000 cushion, lower it t... Read Full Story
At the budget hearing last night, Mayor Bandy claimed that no one was against raising the levy rate and thus raising the taxes. Please write to him and the other council members to voice your opposition to increasing the levy rate, which will affect your personal property taxes in 2010.
all of the Eagle city council members and the mayor can be reached by sending an e-mail to eaglecity@cityofeagle.org. Letters must be received by September 8th.
My letter was sent today:
Dear Mayor and City ... Read Full Story
Andrew’s Rib Shack is looking for a new home. The operations are now focused solely on catering until owner Andrew Petrehn can locate a new spot for his restaurant. Eagle Rib Shack was closed in December and Andrew’s Rib Shack in Meridian was closed last week. “We are still searching for the ideal restaurant location, and when we find it we’ll open back up.” Petrehn said. “Now, more than ever, location means everything.”
For now, barbecue lovers can continue to get the award winning Rib Sh... Read Full Story
Andrew’s Rib Shack is looking for a new home. The operations are now focused solely on catering until owner Andrew Petrehn can locate a new spot for his restaurant. Eagle Rib Shack was closed in December and Andrew’s Rib Shack in Meridian was closed last week. “We are still searching for the ideal restaurant location, and when we find it we’ll open back up.” Petrehn said. “Now, more than ever, location means everything.”
For now, barbecue lov... Read Full Story
In 1975 2,500 orphans were airlifted out of war-torn Vietnam and flown to homes in the United States and around the world in an initiative implemented by President Ford. Thirty years later some of those orphans are finding themselves threatened with deportation.
Michael Frailey was one of the Vietnamese children rescued by Operation Babylift. He arrived in the United States on April 4, 1975 to the welcoming arms of his adoptive parents, Gordon and Ginny Frailey of Arnold, Missouri. Mic... Read Full Story
A tale of two cities. Victorville, California is getting into the banking business. The town sits halfway between Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Its largest sales tax revenue stream, Victorville Motors is in financial troubles and can not get a loan from a bank. So the city council elected to loan $200,000 to the company in exchange for a security interest in the property. The funds will be taken from the city’s redevelopment fund. So where does it end? How will the city deny the ... Read Full Story
In the news recently was talk of SarahPAC, a Political Action Committee which “will allow Gov. Palin to help find and create solutions for America’s most pressing problems; priority number one is building a strong and prosperous economy that recognizes hard work, innovation and integrity by rewarding small businesses and hard working American families. SarahPac will support local and national candidates who share Gov. Palin’s ideas and goals for our country.” Alth... Read Full Story
