Warning: include() [function.include]: URL file-access is disabled in the server configuration in /home/content/s/c/e/scenedance/html/times/2008elections/racedetail.php on line 111
Warning: include(http://www.scenedance.com/times/2008elections/nav.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /home/content/s/c/e/scenedance/html/times/2008elections/racedetail.php on line 111
Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening 'http://www.scenedance.com/times/2008elections/nav.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php5/lib/php') in /home/content/s/c/e/scenedance/html/times/2008elections/racedetail.php on line 111
Benton County is facing state-imposed limits on how much it can increase its levy, as well as requirements that it maintain the same level of spending for certain state-required programs. Do you have specific ideas for how to cope with unfunded mandates? Are there areas you would cut or shift spending?
A number of the county’s lakes, rivers and streams are listed as impaired due to the level of pollutants they contain. Is the county doing a good, fair or poor job of protecting its water resources? What are your ideas for improving water quality?
Recent census data show that the number of people living in poverty in Benton County has risen, and area food shelves and homeless shelters are reporting increased traffic. Is the county doing a good fair or poor job of serving the poor? Do you have suggestions for improvements?
Should Benton County financially support efforts to extend the Northstar Corridor commuter rail line to the St. Cloud area?
No multimedia links have been added for this race. Suggest useful links to online@stcloudtimes.com.
Warning: include() [function.include]: URL file-access is disabled in the server configuration in /home/content/s/c/e/scenedance/html/times/2008elections/racedetail.php on line 419
Warning: include(http://www.scenedance.com/times/2008elections/footer.php) [function.include]: failed to open stream: no suitable wrapper could be found in /home/content/s/c/e/scenedance/html/times/2008elections/racedetail.php on line 419
Warning: include() [function.include]: Failed opening 'http://www.scenedance.com/times/2008elections/footer.php' for inclusion (include_path='.:/usr/local/php5/lib/php') in /home/content/s/c/e/scenedance/html/times/2008elections/racedetail.php on line 419