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LETTER FOR CITY OFFICIALS TO GOVERNOR DAYTON AND LEGISLATORS <br /> July 5, 2011 <br /> Governor Mark Dayton <br /> State of Minnesota <br /> 120 State Capitol <br /> 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd <br /> Saint Paul, MN 55155 <br /> Dear Governor Dayton, <br /> On behalf of[CITY], I am writing to encourage you to oppose placing a half-cent sales tax on <br /> Ramsey County to build a Minnesota Vikings stadium. While the Vikings may be a statewide <br /> asset, the residents and businesses of just one county should not solely bear the burden of <br /> financing their new facility. <br /> The City of[CITY] continues to face many challenges similar to that of the State of Minnesota. <br /> Revenue continues to decrease as costs continue to rise. The mortgage foreclosure crisis is not <br /> over, and unemployment remains high. Adding a half-cent sales tax to businesses and residents <br /> to fund a statewide asset is unfair and inequitable. <br /> We encourage you to remain focused on resolving the state's budget challenges; then we may <br /> work together as elected leaders to resolve the Vikings stadium issue in a manner that is fair for <br /> all of our residents. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> CC: Respective Minnesota House and Senate Members <br /> Ramsey County Board of Commissioners <br /> Minnesota House and Senate Leadership <br />