Initiative will aim to cut subsidies to retail stores

Courtesy Daily Texan  Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:00pm

On the Nov. 4 ballot, Austin residents will not only face a decision between McCain and Obama, but also whether to prevent the city from subsidizing retail stores.

If approved, a new citizen-led initiative called Stop Domain Subsidies will halt any tax rebates or subsidies provided by the city to retail stores.



 

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