Let Duluth Vote has characterized supporters of the Red Plan as having drunk the koolaid. I don’t think there is a better example of this than Bevan Schraw who ardently believes the Red Plan will be a great boon to Duluth. Bevan is an old friend. I once passed out flyers for his campaign for the school board to about 7,000 homes.
Like other Red Plan supporters Bevan is besotted with Dr. Dixon. You would hardly recognize him as a koolaid drinker from commending Mayor Ness for his tough economy moves in cutting 217 Duluth employees.
“Kudoes to Donnie for his efforts. However, the problems continue to grow!!!When the Retiree Health Care Task Force put together thier list of recommendations, their 1st recommendation was to bring someone on board who had extensive knowledge about Municipal Bankruptcy. At the time City councilors and the Mayor were too proud to admit that the city was on the brink of finacial collapse. The State auditor also acknowledged that ALL property tax revenue collected was being spent for current and former employee Health Care. Nothing from that source to pay for necessary services. That is why every one is searching for additional ways to raise revenue { I am 100 % in favor of selling stained glass and land parcels.) The problem is only becoming worse. I heard on the news yesterday that Health care costs as predicted to rise 16 percent within the next year. This NATION must come to grips with the fact that whole Health Care system, and associated costs, has be totally overhauled!!!. Until then, bring in the bankruptcy attorney, and shed the burden of having all our property taxes end up with the SMDC folks – (those folks Who also get a City Subsidy for their parking ramp.) “
