Sparks Council Still Member of League of Cities

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Posted: 10:37 AM Nov 5, 2009 Sparks Council Still Member of League of Cities The Sparks City Council has agreed to continue its membership in the Nevada League of Cities even though some members don't think the statewide lobbying group does enough to help their town. Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: news@kolotv.com

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SPARKS, Nev. (AP) - The Sparks City Council has agreed to continue its membership in the Nevada League of Cities even though some members don't think the statewide lobbying group does enough to help their town.

The membership costs the city nearly $18,000 a year.

Councilwoman Julia Ratti said she voted against the renewal because in these tough economic times the money can be put to better use elsewhere.

Councilman Mike Carrigan eventually voted yes, but he said the league didn't go to bat for Sparks in the Legislature last year and if that happens again this year, he'll drop his support.

He was especially upset the league didn't help push for a bill to redirect some room tax money from the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority to the city's own marketing efforts.

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Posted by: Moe,Larry,Curley Location: Sparks on Nov 5, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Councilwoman Julia Ratti Has more goibg for her than that wishy-washy wimp Councilman. He's living proof that some of our leaders need to be given the boot. The Nevada League Of Cities members need to be identified. kolo tv get your act together.

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