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http://www.twincities.com/2017/01/30/pioneer-press-letters-to-the-editor-for-january-30-2017/
When the Lower St. Croix Valley Cable Commission quits paying the approximately $20,000 fee, it may return it to the five cities. Bottom line: Subscribers’ (my) money becomes a phantom tax —a way for the cities to make revenue and provide no service.
Many residents have written or called VACTV, asking to keep school sports and performances; church services; and school, county board and local-government meetings broadcast on the PEG channels.
Don’t watch PEG channels? What about part of your cable payment going directly to city coffers? Why not a cheaper cable invoice? Can’t be done, per the Cable Commission chair — yet the commission will take your money — a phantom tax.
The Cable Commission should have done due diligence and asked (before it quit paying): What happens to the valuable open-channel space? Under the leadership of the Lower St. Croix Valley Cable Commission, Comcast gains big while subscribers are underhandedly taxed.
PEG channels are going dark. Contact your city council.
Cindie J. Reiter, Lake St. Croix Beach
