COUNTY: Urban renewal alternative

In reference to the article of Dec. 10 about a potential urban renewal solution to the county building need:

Instead of searching for alternative uses of excess tax increment, why not return the unused funds to the taxpayer in the form of a reduced future tax bill? While it’s been said the computations would be nearly impossible, the talent found in the assessor’s office could likely offer some viable options.

As stewards of taxpayer dollars, urban renewal commissioners are obligated to protect the long-term interests of the citizens they serve.

DAVE HOLLOWAY

Post Falls