Whitney: Vote no on 1 % sales tax Mar 8, 2010
I am sorry you think you can spend City tax dollars like play money and not have to answer for it. Since when is disagreeing with the decisions of Government childish. (Beatrice Daily Sun, NE)
A tinkerer's tale: The tax break that wasn't Mar 7, 2010
When Mr. Ganter called the city tax office to ask why his bill went up, he was told in the Orwellian logic of the taxman that his taxes didn't increase; his discount went down. Either way, it cost him more than 300 bucks. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Faulty compressor fuels funding worries for district Mar 7, 2010
Dave wrote on Mar 5, 2010 3:23 PM:" Maybe Mr.Krueger should think outside the box instead of saying this proves we need the cent sales tax he should be saying okay lets see how to fix it. Have a fund raiser. Ask for donations. I just thought of two in a small time. My other question is when was the last time this was checked and do they do regular preventive maintenance on their equipment. Instead of trying to cry poor house start using you mind and think.... We don't need anymore taxes We need... (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Blunt words for business Mar 5, 2010
On her agenda is legislation protecting the rights of nurses to meet with union representatives at the workplace, a proposal to extend a city tax break for biotech firms and a June ballot measure to blunt the mayor's control over the Film Commission. Alioto-Pier ended her bid for state insurance commissioner in January because of her health problems and is still considering whether she'll challenge the city attorney's opinion that she will be termed out of office in January. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Going Green takes a lot of green Mar 2, 2010
The generation before mine enacted a city tax to purchase the Greenbelt, which is a ring around the city that includes the mountain backdrop. They did this through elected officials , as you called them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Resolution on rail issues near Feb 28, 2010
At that point, Lingle plans to conduct an independent analysis of city tax revenue forecasts that are the basis of the project's financial plan. Her concern is that the project could hurt the state's finances if it fails. (Honolulu Advertiser)
This year, city residents get taxed twice Feb 27, 2010
This causes those residents living in incorporated cities to pay both their city tax for the PSAP and the county tax. The county had wanted to take the money out of rural basic levy, which only taxes those living outside city limits. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Fairbanks, borough rethinking tax on hotel rooms Feb 27, 2010
But the city tax code grants an exemption to companies that rent rooms long-term. So the city repaid the money late last year. (Juneau Empire)
Wilderness Park to get bond funding, cemetery expansion delayed and five year public works plan accepted by Lindstrom council Feb 26, 2010
City Finance Director Kay Mattson reiterated for council that the debt service is available without any direct impact on the city tax levy, applying a franchise fee the city collects and liquor store profits. There are also assessments on a large portion of the sewer line extension project. (Lindstrom Chisago County Press, MN)
WP subdivision qualifies for Self-Help Housing' Feb 26, 2010
To make the lots even more enticing, home owners who are looking to make an improvement from their current home qualify for a three year city tax abatement. A new "Self-Help Housing" program offered by the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development through Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission (SEIRPC) may help make the dream of building a home in West Point a reality for some. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Will city residents be taxed twice for Lee Comm? Feb 25, 2010
This would mean the rural residents are taxed once for the Lee Comm employee salaries, but those in incorporated cities would pay the city tax and pay the county tax as well. After discussing it with the state auditor, County Budget Director Cindy Renstrom made an amendment to the fiscal year 2011 budget to change the salary to come out of the General Supplemental fund. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Record profit swing means big bonuses on Street Feb 25, 2010
While New York taxpayers might be more understanding because the bonuses are critical for state and city tax revenue, "the rest of the country hasn't been able to wrap their head around these large numbers," Sorrentino said. "For a certain segment of the population, any bonus would be too much," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Deadline for much-delayedcity budget nears Feb 24, 2010
If the tax hike is approved, the city tax rate would increase from $2. 74 to $3. (NJ.com -- Times)
Forest City Council sets its new budget Feb 24, 2010
A slight decrease in property values and some trimming by the Forest City Council resulted in a city tax rate for fiscal year 2010-2011 that is less than last year. (Property owners) shouldn't see any increase in city taxes, mayor George Wilson said. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Honolulu rail-transit schedule slips again Feb 23, 2010
Lingle also said she plans to conduct an independent analysis of the city tax revenue forecasts that are the basis of the project's financial plan. Calls to Lingle's representatives were not immediately returned. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Honolulu council may change property tax break for nonprofits Feb 18, 2010
City tax officials said that without the exemption, Waldorf would have to pay $13,000 in annual property taxes. Difficult time. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tax issue rings fire chiefs bell Feb 18, 2010
Published: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 11:00 AM EST Commissioners rang the bell of Fire Chief Jerry Brown when they voted unanimously after a first hearing to remove a city tax assessing businesses using fire suppressant sprinklers. Brown favored repealing the sprinkler tax. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Lingle urged to sign off on rail Feb 13, 2010
Late last month, Lingle said she plans to conduct an independent analysis of the city tax revenue forecasts that are the basis of the project's financial plan. Such an independent review was urged by the Federal Transit Administration in a letter to the city late last year. (Honolulu Advertiser)
•County puzzled by Greenwood's city limits Feb 13, 2010
The county needs legal guidance before sending city tax bills to annexation area residents, before arranging for them to vote in city elections, and before turning over police protection and road maintenance of the area to the city, Commissioner John Price said. Center Grove area residents east of State Road 135 have had questions about which police department to call if there's no emergency, whether they have to follow city rules and if they should budget more to pay city of Greenwood property... (The Daily Journal)
Vice mayor distances self from Hogadon comments Feb 12, 2010
Three times in the past few weeks, Council Vice President Paul Bertoglio has sought to distance himself from comments he made about closing pools and the Hogadon Ski Area as a result of less-than-stellar city tax revenues. "It's easy to close Hogadon. It's easy to close the pools. You just don't [open them]. Hogadon will run its course, but next year, we won't open it. That's one of the options," Bertoglio said in a Jan. 26 Star-Tribune article about possible cuts to city services. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Institute sues to see Wyndham deal records Feb 6, 2010
Goldwater wants to examine if city tax breaks violate laws. by Scott Wong - Feb. 6, 2010 12:00 AM The Arizona Republic. (AZCentral)
Fontes unilaterally cancels councils regular meeting Feb 6, 2010
One teaser implies that he spent city tax dollars on alcohol and renting a pornographic movie. On Monday, Garcia Von-Borstel brought to the Nogales International offices a copy of an itemized statement from a Scottsdale hotel showing charges to the city credit card for Aug. 13, 2008. (Nogales International, AZ)
Bill would hike workers’ pay Feb 5, 2010
The bill would ensure that such jobs, created with the help of city tax dollars, provide the same wages and benefits as other building service jobs in New York, according to 32BJ. In Jamaica alone, hundreds of jobs would be affected if the bill passes, according to the union. Queens Chronicle 2010. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
FTA commits $1.55 billion to pay for Honolulu rail system Feb 3, 2010
"Ground breaking on the elevated commuter rail was supposed to take place in December, but has been indefinitely delayed by an ongoing federal review of the project's final environmental impact statement. The delay could be extended by Lingle's plan to conduct an independent analysis of city tax revenue forecasts that are the basis of the project's financial plan. Her concern is that the project could hurt the state's finances if it fails.Lingle based much of her concern on a recently disclosed... (Honolulu Advertiser)
State budget woes will affect Benson Feb 1, 2010
Vicky Konrad wrote on Jan 31, 2010 5:37 PM:" Citizen D is wrong! I cannot even image our city without the street and park crews! Our city depends on tourist and winter visitors for a lot of our economy and people will not stay somewhere that is not well maintained! I have been gladly paying city tax for twenty years but would not feel that way if I had to buy new tires every year because of pot holes and if my grandkids could not play sports at the park! Great job City of Benson for making our... (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Lingle review of Honolulu rail plan could delay start Jan 31, 2010
She also announced plans to conduct an independent analysis of city tax revenue forecasts that are the basis of the project's financial plan. The city will eventually need the governor's approval to go forward with the 20-mile East Kapolei-to-Ala Moana elevated train. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Voters approved a patch job, but how can tax revenue be stabilized?Pump the rainy day fund? Maybe, but no more tax hikes Jan 29, 2010
NO sales tax wrote on Jan 28, 2010 10:45 AM:" Show me one single state in the US that instituted a sales tax and never increased it. Or had the counties, cities, etc add additional sales tax onto it. I used to live in Arapahoe Co Colorado and we had state tax, county tax and city tax. Buying anything in Denver was like paying about 5% more than elsewhere in the state.It is not that I am particularly opposed to a fair population tax, but they are never fair and they never stay low and government... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Letters to the editor (1/27/10) Jan 27, 2010
I had to chuckle looking at my "green card" from the city tax assessor. Land value up 14 percent, building value down 3. (Anchorage Daily News)
Charleston mayor reports on upcoming projects Jan 25, 2010
Inyart said the city tax base has not seen as much new construction in the last few years. He said the city averages about 9 million in new construction a year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Street closure set for Cajun Cowboy Gumbo Cook-off Jan 21, 2010
"We want the businesses to be prosperous during this dry period - it's good for business and for city tax dollars," McGroarty said. The 11th Street Cowboy Bar will feature the music of Jo-El Sonnier, the "Ray Price of Cajun music," McGroarty said. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
Battle begins on Fulton public smoking ban Jan 15, 2010
Maupin warned the council that such an ordinance would lower city tax revenues and drive local citizens to other cities for dining. Maupin said the ordinance would come at an especially difficult time because the current economic downturn already has cut business substantially for many restaurants and bars. (Fulton Sun, MO)
City hall transition Jan 14, 2010
If the entire urban area were to consolidate, the city tax rate could be reduced, he said. About Jeff Ball. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
City tax assessor: Process determined by State Tax Commission Jan 13, 2010
Gaylord Herald Times - News. Current Gaylord Weather. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
City Council Finance Committee delays action on Wal-Mart Jan 12, 2010
It could also affect any other business that receives city tax subsidies going forward. Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. (21st), whos been fighting for a store in his ward since 2004 and introduced a proposal in April that would amend the original development agreement for Chatham Marketplace, said it would be a travesty if a resolution couldnt be reached to allow Wal-Mart to at least open a store in Chatham, if not elsewhere in the city. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Frost in court to challenge Palo Alto sit/lie law Jan 12, 2010
If a retail store wanted to hold a 4-hour "Sidewalk Sale" outside their business, as a spur of the moment event, they could NOT, even thought it would benefit the store, the public, the city tax base. They'd have to first arrange with the city to get a "Temporary Encroachment Permit", this, while Mr. Frost is allowed to sit out in the same place, 24/7 with more than one large sign, and a full-size Barbecue, Bunsen burner, cans of food, American flags, etc. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Part 2: Pumped-up pensions squeeze city Jan 10, 2010
Combined with plummeting city tax revenues, Atlanta officials have had no choice but to cut city operations to keep its budget balanced and its pension program funded. The result: hundreds of layoffs and millions of dollars in cutbacks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
DC at-tax Wall St. Jan 10, 2010
According to the Empire Center for New York State Policy, 20 percent of the state's income taxes come from the financial-services industry, and the concern is that Wall Streeters who work in New York could bail if they get hit with another tax on top of the federal, state and city taxes they already pay ... "I am not going to pay bonus taxes, on top of a city tax." ... According to the Empire Center for New York State Policy, 20 percent of the state's income taxes come from the... (New York Post -- Business)
Car-Eating Potholes Jan 10, 2010
tax answer wrote on Jan 4, 2010 7:51 PM:" There is no dedicated parish or city tax that is direcetly linked to road work or maintaince that I'm aware off. I think the parish had one up for vote a few years back under Will but it got shot down in the parish wide vote. The state has a dedicated tax on gasoline and deisel fuel that is purchased at the pump and that goes straight to state roadway construction and maintaince. The gasoline tax is 18 cents on every gallon of gas inwhich the state says... (New Iberia, LA)
Warden named chief Jan 10, 2010
lawyered up wrote on Jan 7, 2010 4:24 PM:" Since Mr. Warden was appointed BETWEEN City Council meetings, when did the council vote on this? Or are we just dumping the Open Meeting Law? Of course the City Taxpayers are stuck with the bill for the Fire Station and anything that goes in it.Once again, it's the process that's in question. Take a look at all the lawsuits this City has faced in the last 25 years (including the current one) and find out why they occured. Individuals (employees)taking... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
