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r UuL � ago 1 BOOK 80 of wheelchairs and ostomy supplies for crack cocaine children. The need is enormous. We have to act today, not tomorrow. Bill Stegkemper stated that he was not in favor of the proposed special independent taxing district, and although his wife Susan signed one of the petitions, she had no idea that it was going to form a special taxing district. She is totally opposed to it now after having it explained to her. They are in the child care business, but they feel that the County Commission should set up a dependent taxing district. Joseph Mauro, chairman of the Knights of Columbus pro-life committee, was opposed to a special taxing district because of the lack of accountability and because he felt it would be "empire building" and taxation without representation. He and his wife believe that today's problems stem from the breakdown of the family unit with regard to moral values and the spreading of that throughout the schools and the community. Attorney Wayne McDonough, summarizing for Attorney Moss who had to leave the meeting early, repeated the urgent need for increased children's services in this county, and urged the Board to authorize a referendum so the people of this county can vote on whether or not they want to create an independent special taxing district. He presented additional petitions with 90 signatures. Chairman Eggert noted that nowhere in the petition is mention made of the establishment of a special taxing district, and Mr. Riley presented a copy of the statement that was circulated along with the petitions: PETITION IN FAVOR OF CHILDREN°S SERVICES COUNCIL We favor the adoption of a County Ordinance for purposes of creating a Children's Services Council to assess the needs of programs providing services for the children of Indian River County and to oversee funding of such children's programs. . NAME ADDRESS 1. 2. 22