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The desire for local self-government was found to be the

predominant reason for supporting cityhood. Concerns over the

pace or scope of development, local land use control and the

community's infrastructure were secondary reasons for support. A

number of other items trailed.

In a similar manner, those who were neutral or disapproving

of cityhood were asked the open-ended question why the issue

should be rejected. They responded:

Type of Reason Given Number Percentage

Higher Taxes 8 24%

Not Economically Feasible 7 21%

Too Much and/or Added Government 6 18%

Things are OK as is 4 12%

City Would be Pro-Growth 4 12%

All Politicians are Corrupt 1 3%

City is Not Appropriate for Area l 3%

City Would be Anti-Growth 1 3%

Not Enough Information l 3%

Concern over the economics of cityhood is the singlemost

reason for disapproval, whether e_xpressed in terms of fear of

higher taxes or a feeling that the city would not be economically

viable (unless taxes·were raised).

Secondary concerns related to possible added layers of

government, and a general feeling that we shouldn't try to change

the area by incorporating.

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