It is critical that the Fruita voters know the facts before voting on Issue A.

The construction cost of the community center will be $12 million, not the $40 million that this opposition group has said. When you purchase a car or a house, you don’t buy those things at the repayment price; it’s like saying you bought a house for $600,000 after 30 years of repayment, when it was actually purchased for $200,000.

The proposed center is based on a 1 percent sales and use tax (one cent on every dollar) and yes, part of the center will have a fee to use, but only if you choose to use the center. The free portion will be the senior center, the library and lobby area. The sales tax is the best way to fund this facility as out-of-towners shopping in Fruita will help pay for the recreation center not just Fruita residents. Prescriptions and Groceries will not be a part of this tax.

Having the facilities that the recreation center proposes, like a year-round dedicated indoor pool, community meeting rooms, senior center, gymnasium and fitness center will be an asset to our community and valley. The Mesa County Library Board has also made a commitment, that they will build a new library branch attached to the rec center and will fund their own construction, maintenance and operation costs with the passing of Issue A.

This is a true investment in Fruita’s community with a great return on the investment for everyone. This center is supported by the Fruita City Council, Senior Task Force of Fruita, the two elementary PTO groups and many more. lease join me in voting “Yes” on Issue A when you receive your mail ballot.

MYNETTE FOLEY
Fruita

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