Eric over at KCBike.Info does a great job explaining the E-Tax to his beloved special interest . . . And people who actually walk on local streets.
Check it:
What the earnings tax means for bicycling and walking
Read between the lines and you'll see that it makes sense for the most active group of locals to seemingly side with the E-Tax . . . Two money quotes: "Cities without earnings taxes generally have much higher property taxes and sales taxes, as well as higher fees on trash collection, utility bills, etc." And the money line for folks who have bike/ped concerns on their mind first and foremost: "Would that 1% tax cut be worth paying a 13% sales tax? Would it be worth traveling to the suburbs to shop when stores in the city limits relocate or close?"
For the most part I find myself agreeing with this points which troubles me because nobody wants to see TKC wearing biker shorts.