Raymond Voter Information Project
Article 13
Mosquito Control
Text of 2011 Town Warrant Article 13
This article raises and appropriates $54,075 for the purpose of monitoring and controlling mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), primarily by larvicide and limited emergency spraying of public assembly areas. A state grant may reimburse the town up to $3,000, but only after the declaration of an emergency due to mosquito populations or reported instances of West Nile Virus or EEE. Raymond has requested and received reimbursement monies every year that Raymond has had a mosquito control program; however, reimbursement from the state last year was $2,130 due to the state’s limited funding. Tax cost: $0.054 per $1,000 of tax valuation (same as last year).1
A YES vote funds the mosquito control program in Raymond.
A NO vote eliminates the mosquito control program in Raymond.
Reasons why some voters might vote yes:
- Reduces risk of exposure to West Nile Virus and EEE infection.2
Reasons why some voters might vote no:
- Does not guarantee prevention of West Nile Virus and EEE infection.
References:
- Town of Raymond Finance Department
- Richard Mailhot, Town of Raymond Health Officer
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