BoddaH1994 Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 The long standing battle between Kings Island, The Beach and other entertainment venues and the City of Mason are set to face off next week over a proposed admissions tax which will affect millions of park goers. Mason claims that a 3% tax on admissions and a 5% tax on parking will generate $2 million per year in revenue for projects such as street improvements according to this article by whiotv.com. The proposal, which was not on the council's original agenda on November 9th, is spearheaded by the chairman of the city's finance committee and tax advocate Tony Bradburn. Greg Scheid, vice president and general manager of Kings Island, describe a feeling of "shell shock" in an interview with Journal News. Scheid added that Kings Island had paid nearly $110,000 to cover the cost of Mason Police patrolling the park's property in the past two seasons and Kings Island employees have paid $440,000 in income tax over the same span. In the latest edition of the Kings Island Newsletter, the park warns of the likely consequences of this tax which includes a drop in attendance and revenues which will result in the reduction of full time and part time employees as well as a reduction in future expansion. The council is expected to vote on the issue on Monday, November 23rd. To voice your opinion, come to the Mason City Council meeting (which is open to the public). Mason City Building 6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd. Mason, OH 45040 November 23rd, 2009 7:00pm EST Or contact the Mason City Council directly at 513-229-8500 or by email council@masonoh.org Do you want the latest information sent directly to your cell phone? Sign up for KICentral's official mobile club and receive text alerts with the latest news and information about Kings Island! Signing up is fast and free! Click here for more information about KICentral's official mobile club! Are you an avid Kings Island fan or do you casually visit once a year? It doesn't matter! KICentral.com is the site for you. Why not register on the forums of KICentral and tell us about your thoughts and experiences involving Kings Island! Registration is fast, FREE, and easy. Don't forget to keep checking KICentral.com for the latest news, rumors and information about Kings Island amusement park! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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