CHRISTOPHER MYERS - The Independent Florida Alligator

OPINION | LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

New cigarette tax will do more harm than good

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | Mar. 31, 2009

Today marks the first day of the new cigarette tax, and as I prepare myself for the inevitable trips to Georgia to buy cartons, I wonder how the government ever managed to pass such a discriminatory tax. Ignoring the obvious problems with covertly making an activity illegal through taxation (Stamp Act, anyone?), I'm going to focus on the tangible consequences of this tax.

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Local residents oppose RTS bus route reductions and fare increases

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 16, 2008

City residents voiced concerns Tuesday regarding the reduction of Regional Transit System buses and the increase in fares that may take effect this fall.

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Fire fee defeated at City Commission meeting

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 16, 2008

City commissioners decided not to adopt a proposed fire fee that would require property owners to help cover the cost of city fire services.

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Local group opposes gender identity ordinance

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 14, 2008

The community organization Citizens for Good Public Policy filed a petition to place a repeal of Gainesville's Anti-Discrimination-Gender Identity Ordinance on the next city election ballot.

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Local math teacher receives national teaching award

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 9, 2008

Math teacher Jason Wiggins' students work quickly and quietly, occasionally murmuring a variable or equation.

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Gainesville makes budget cuts to cope with $2 million deficit

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 7, 2008

Gainesville is battling budget cuts in the proposed city budget for 2009 and 2010.

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Fla. senators push for offshore drilling

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | July 7, 2008

Some Florida senators, including Alachua County's Sen. Steve Oelrich, are looking to introduce a memorial, which is basically a resolution, suggesting the federal government allow oil drilling in places that are currently off-limits.

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Gainesville to implement annual fire service fee

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 30, 2008

Gainesville has decided to levy a special assessment, or an annual fee, for properties benefiting from city fire services.

Charles E. Roop

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Dwight Fight Foundation holds first golf tournament fundraiser

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 30, 2008

Dwight Johnson, a 51-year-old Gainesville resident and UF alumnus, was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in February 2008.

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Gainesville homeless soccer team has trouble recruiting players

By CHRISTOPHER MYERS | June 18, 2008

The soccer cleats are new, and the uniforms are clean.