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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Valley City Chamber of Commerce supports the proposed ordinance, which is the subject of a special election to be held November 6, 2012, that would update and reenact the existing 1 percent city sales tax for an additional 10-year term until Dec. 2029. 

The Chamber takes this position in recognition of the Development Corporation’s need to make long-term financial commitments in order to support development of infrastructure (including water, sewer, and frontage road) for two major projects: a) an expanded National Guard Readiness Center and vehicle maintenance facility that is expected to increase the number of full-time soldiers to 30-35, and b) development of a 45-acre site for primary sector or commercial development.

The Chamber supports these projects because we believe them to be consistent with the Chamber’s purpose (“to advance, promote and give emphasis to the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of Valley City, Barnes County, and its trade area”) We further believe that these projects will allow substantial development of these sites, support continued economic development, and add long-term jobs.