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of the six changes have directly to do with avoidance of taxation. The other two deal with new restraints on the authority and powers of local government and state agencies.
A public hearing is scheduled by the Hoard of Supervisors for November 7 concerning the formation of yet another Agricultural and Forest al District ("Red Oak”). “All citizens are invited to attend and present their view,” the notice says. 1 hope many citizens will attend for additional education on and a better understanding of the issues involved, especially since the meeting, coincidentally, is scheduled for the day before Election Day.
ROBERT W. EASTHAM Flint Hill
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