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page 2 <br /> <br /> In looking over those points, I think you will agree <br />with me that the sponsor of HF 1285 did exactly what those <br />four points call for. <br /> It really bothers me that the sponsor of HF 1285 appeared <br />to agree with us on the value and need for the legislation we <br />were trying to get through but really did very little construct- <br />ively toward that end. <br /> Late in the legislative session we were warned that we had <br />the wrong sponsor as he would do very little to see a bill <br />enacted into law. But it was too late to change sponsors and <br />we had to try to make the best of it. <br /> But what diturbed me most about him was the fact that he <br />never requested a hearing on HF 1285 and yet had told me that <br />he had. To me it is inconceivable that one would operate in <br />this manner. If he didn't agree with us I wish he had told <br />us so that we could have looked elsewhere for a favorable <br />sponsor. (As you know, we contacted several legislators that <br />were really enthusiastic about our cause, and would have been <br />very happy to author our bill.) <br /> Well, Lloyd, let's just say it wasn't our year. We will <br /> be that much better prepared next time and we will have better <br /> data and more indications of the trend in Local Government Aid. <br /> Also, we will have time to educate more legislators as to the <br /> inequities of the LGA formula. I am also sure that we will <br /> find additional support for our cause in governmental agencies <br /> as well as other groups and organizations. And of course, we <br /> have the other option of obtaining relief thru the courts. <br /> After a few days, or a week or so of rest, give me a call <br /> and we can map our strategy for where we go from here. <br /> <br />PoSo <br /> <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> Mayor <br /> <br />I hope your citizenry finds out what kind of a job their <br />representative did for them. <br /> <br />MTK: gq <br /> <br /> <br />