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South Sound cities give cool reception to return of flood control zone

It’s coming down to the same old arguments as Pierce County and its cities weigh the formation of a countywide taxing district for flood control.

Published: 12/13/11 6:52 am
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It’s coming down to the same old arguments as Pierce County and its cities weigh the formation of a countywide taxing district for flood control.

Officials from DuPont, Lakewood and Steilacoom questioned Monday night why the proposed flood control district should assess the same tax rate countywide when residents in some areas would benefit from its projects more than those living in other areas.

READ MORE: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/street/2011/12/12/cities-give-cool-reception-to-return-of-flood-control-zone/

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