East Providence Taxes Are High Enough Already

As an East Providence resident who feels our taxes are high enough already I am wondering why we will continue to need the Pierce Field Stadium if there will be a football stadium as part of the proposed 189.5 million dollar new high school complex. As it is our current taxes cannot seem to maintain our roads. My street is like something from a war zone! This road problem is a disgrace and an embarrassment to our city.

The $200 per household per year tax increase that this proposed high school complex will impose is too much; especially for those with no school age children many of whom are just getting by on social security and don’t need an additional tax burden. The state reimbursement that is figured into this tax increase is not always forthcoming, or at least in a timely manner, as we experienced with the paving of Pawtucket Avenue. The state can never seem to find the funds they promised! That could easily double the household tax increase over time. Voting yes on questions 1 and 4 on election day is saying yes to this tax increase for all East Providence households.

I think we better take a hard look at the needs in East Providence regarding athletic and entertainment venues. Is it possible to roll it all into one location? I invite other hard working tax payers, not politicians or anyone who will profit from this high school project, to write letters in this publication and let your voice be heard on this subject.

Margaret Ferri
East Prov. 02914