Nogales politics: 1-man show? Oct 10, 2009
On the sign funded by city tax dollars, the mayor welcomes travelers to Nogales. No mention of the rest of the council. (Nogales International, AZ)
Proposition 1 gives relief to homeowners Oct 7, 2009
All Righty-then wrote on Oct 5, 2009 10:16 PM:" Since the "Liars" have not fessed up, I hope the rest of you bloggers know that they were only in there to perpetrate LIES. I have the ordinance. Ask and ye shall receive (it) PatCheck Oh, local news - Oh My, the city wants to expand. Vern wants more city tax income!! ". reply to JP wrote on Oct 5, 2009 10:06 PM:" You are tooo funny. I accused you of being over weight and having too many children, and the thing you take offense at is that -- I... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Mayoral candidates dodge budget problem Oct 4, 2009
The bureau is an independent outfit that keeps tabs on city tax policies, service delivery, and schools. Mayor Scott Lang of New Bedford has long been vocal on this topic, Menino not. (Boston Globe)
Clovis Rec Center reopens Saturday Oct 3, 2009
Funding for the recreation center typically comes from city tax revenue, known as discretionary funding, which also pays for police, firefighters, the citys senior center, some parks and roads maintenance. A drop in revenues forced the city to slash its recreation division budget from $877,000 two years ago to $206,200 this year. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Milwaukee's pitch for airline jobs Oct 2, 2009
The deal also includes cost reductions on things such as facility leases at the airport, which are meant to offset a city tax on aircraft maintenance parts that some airline officials have called onerous. Republic chief executive officer Bryan Bedford has said he s looking to make a decision on where to locate jobs quickly after receiving the three cities packages. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Troy budget would raise taxes Oct 2, 2009
TROY -- The city tax rate would increase 4. 25 percent under Mayor Harry Tutunjian's proposed $63. (Albany Times Union)
Bartow Budget Gets Green Light Oct 1, 2009
Homeowners whose houses are assessed at $175,000 (with the standard $50,000 homestead exemption) will see a city tax bill of $500 on their tax bill ... Municipal charges also appearing on city tax bills include a $45 assessment for stormwater. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
DeWitt sales tax goes up Oct. 1 Oct 1, 2009
Published: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:25 PM CDT Purchases in DeWitt will cost a little more starting Oct. 1, when the city s new one-cent sales tax kicks in. Voters approved the one-cent tax in April to create a fund to pave the city s deteriorating streets. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)
Pensions a problem Sep 30, 2009
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)
Milwaukee in running for airline jobs Sep 30, 2009
The deal also includes cost reductions on things such as facility leases at the airport, which are meant to offset a city tax on aircraft maintenance parts that some airline officials have called onerous. Republic CEO Bryan Bedford, who is currently the chief executive of Midwest, has said he s looking to make a decision on where to locate jobs quickly after receiving the three cities packages. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Budget passes without fanfare Sep 30, 2009
72, the owner of a home with a taxable value of $150,000 and eligible for a $50,000 homestead exemption will have a city tax bill of $572. In other business, commissioners recognized outgoing City Manager Tim Harbuck for 29 years of service to the city. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Lou-Bea's Pizza damaged by Albany fire Sep 22, 2009
City tax records indicate the building, which is several blocks southwest of the Spectrum 8 Theatres, is owned RDH Inc., a company whose chairman in listed in state incorporation records as Ryan D. Hancox. In 2001, Hancox told the Times Union he bought the shop in the late 1990s. (Albany Times Union)
State rejects proposals for Pike property Sep 18, 2009
We remain hopeful that we can reach agreement on a solution that can quickly place this dark and dormant building back on the city tax rolls, avoiding months or years of additional delay, said Gilbert Winn, managing principal of WinnCompanies. Executives at Hersha Group, which proposed to build a hotel above the ground-floor food market, did not return a phone call seeking comment yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Petoskey council OKs wording change in library agreement Sep 15, 2009
Petoskey city residents currently make up only about a quarter of the library s patron base, but city taxes provide more than three-quarters of its funding. Until other municipalities get involved, the new district would continue to rely on city tax levies designated for library purposes. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Petoskey City Council: Library agreement on tap Sep 13, 2009
Until other municipalities get involved, the new district library would continue to rely on city tax levies designated for library purposes. Also on Monday, the council will consider appointments to the city s planning commission as proposed by mayor Ted Pall. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Mayors idea for lower tax rate nixed Sep 13, 2009
As a result, homeowners should see no change in their total city tax bill, unless the value of their house has gone up or down since last year. A majority of homeowners will likely see a total tax decrease since many property values have declined in the past 12 months. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Commission approves tentative tax rate Sep 13, 2009
At the proposed new rate, the owner of a home with a taxable value of $150,000 and taking a $50,000 homestead exemption would have a city tax bill of $572. Many of the protesters in the audience at Tuesday's meeting were not Holly Hill residents but business owners or landlords who generally will see a reduction in actual taxes paid, Commissioner John Penny said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Seattle to change tax code for Russell Sep 10, 2009
A Seattle City Council committee on Sept. 17 will take up legislation changing the city tax code to create a new tax classification for Russell and similar companies. The full City Council will take up the issue on Sept. 21, and it s a good bet the change will pass: Eight of the nine Council members signed a letter to Russell on July 11 saying they d support the move. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
East Point adopts adopts budget Sep 10, 2009
Though the city tax rate is holding at 14. 75 mills, the raises alone account for $976,750. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Council approves sewer bid Sep 9, 2009
Councilman Royce Bodiford provided statistics that showed that Turner s city taxes had actually gone down. 98 percent since 2005 (though he did turn 65 and qualify for a property tax exemption in that period), while council member s had seen their city taxes rise by between 1 ... 954-cent decrease from the current fiscal year, most property owners will pay more in city taxes because the city s taxable value increased by 9. (Odessa American, TX)
Heavy rains fill the streets with water Sep 6, 2009
How can this City tax us more and more, but not want to take care of what is wrong. Heavy rains caused many streets in Fremont to flood Thursday morning including this area on Broad Street near Linden Avenue. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
City resident says he's squeezed by taxes, fees Sep 4, 2009
And he s concerned the city is considering a wheel tax, a city tax on vehicles ... Hiking city taxes by the maximum allowed by the state, projected at 3 percent, will raise 130,000. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
'Slight' City Tax Rate Increase Sep 3, 2009
Slight' City Tax Rate Increase By: 09/02/2009 The Union Board of Aldermen followed the recommendation of city staff and approved a tax rate of 65. 03 cents per each $100 of assessed valuation of property for 2009 - an increase of. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Good news, bad news on Lambertville taxes Sep 2, 2009
LAMBERTVILLE -- The average estimated city tax bill will rise by $137 this year, but the good news is that it will be nearly $41 less than anticipated earlier this year. That is the scenario if the City Council approves its final proposed budget without making any changes at a special meeting scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 and if the state gives its approval for the tax levy to exceed the cap of 4 percent. (NJ.com -- Times)
Public to have say on city taxes, cuts Sep 1, 2009
Perhaps you wouldn t mind seeing your city taxes raised ... - Charging a wheel tax, or a city tax on vehicles. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Federal Court Orders Long Island, N.Y. Tribal Smoke Shops to Stop Selling Untaxed Cigarettes to General Public Aug 28, 2009
In a major victory for public health and New York taxpayers, a federal judge in Brooklyn, N.Y. has ruled that cigarette selling businesses based on Indian tribal lands are not exempt from federal, state or New York City tax laws. Judge Carol Bagley Amon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has issued a preliminary injunction stopping smoke shops on the Poospatuck reservation on Long Island, N.Y. from selling and distributing cheap, tax-free cigarettes to non-tribal... (PR Newswire)
Fredericktown Police Arrest Memorial Park Break-in Suspects Aug 27, 2009
City taxes may now be paid at the Madison County Collectors office ... The county will be paid three percent for the city tax collections. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
City tax trimmed Aug 26, 2009
News Tribune - Local News. The Information you need. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Trolley talk in central Jefferson City Aug 26, 2009
I'd bet the list includes city tax dollar-funded organizations like the Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau, etc. I'm all for progress, but not for a proven loser. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Franklin, Pennington at D.C. summit on gangs Aug 25, 2009
He also wrote that his department has enough police officers and other resources, despite tightening budgets and declining city tax revenues because of the recession. Where Atlanta like other big cities across the country is lacking is in gang prevention and family building programs, rehabilitation programs for gang members and more interaction among communities, police officers and kids, Franklin said in an interview outside the White House. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Rally tally: Fewer visitors spent more Aug 24, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009. Sales tax revenue in the Black Hills was up during this year's Sturgis rally despite reports of low vehicle traffic, according to the state Department of Revenue. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
OUR OPINION: City Council encouraged to reduce property tax Aug 22, 2009
Voter approval was not required for the city tax hike. Cole County's proposal -- which obviously includes Jefferson City residents -- was tied to a half-cent sales tax that required voter approval. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Lodi City Council aims to borrow $1.2 million to deal with cuts Aug 22, 2009
ameriCAN wrote on Aug 20, 2009 3:45 PM:" If im not mistaken there already was 2 laid off in street dept. This year, and the street dept. is funded by gas tax not general fund money of witch you speak. I think there is only 12 or 14 of them left, over half have been cut over the years. So when we lay off all these family guys who are also city tax payers, no big deal loose your house let your families suffer even though you have worked there for 10-20 years. Cut the Indians when the chiefs... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
I-95 interchange, parkway plan for Palm Bay rolls on Aug 21, 2009
The right-of-way purchases will not cost the city tax dollars. Instead, impact fees and fair share credits will be used to buy the land. (Florida Today)
Distaste for campaigning a factor in Gudgels decision not to run again Aug 21, 2009
27 per year increase in city tax levy asking. Solicited all private money and all volunteers for planting flowers at Gateway Park. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Panel hears testimony about city tax proposals Aug 21, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
City tax rates drop: Seek funds for Chino Rd. Aug 20, 2009
Last updated on Wednesday, Aug 19, 2009 - 09:27:49 am MDT Douglas, AZ. Douglas Dispatch Print Edition. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Kalona seeks ways to assist EPC with paving Aug 20, 2009
Kalona City Council members told representatives of Engineered Plastics Components (EPC) Monday night, August 17, that they couldn't justify using city tax dollars to agree to pay EPC $54,000 to help pave a parking lot. However, the council members said they would support EPC's application for TIF funds or other funds through the state. (Kalona News, IA)
Fire Tax Phase-In Proposed; Might Be Postponed To 2010 Aug 20, 2009
Only the city tax rate would be reduced if a fire tax were imposed. Evett said the city could smooth the transition in several ways. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Fire debate: Who owns the trucks? Aug 19, 2009
Just a bit confused wrote on Oct 6, 2008 4:18 PM:" Do the county officials not realize that city taxpayers pay county taxes as well? It seems like city residents are getting the raw end of this deal. ". Tapped-out Taxpayer wrote on Oct 13, 2008 2:32 PM:" While there are some valid points raised by both sides of the fire protection coverage argument, from the viewpoint of a city dweller, it seems that the rural county residents (those outside of the city limits) are getting a much better end of... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
City still hazy about cigarette, tobacco tax revenue Aug 19, 2009
The proposition would ask voters to increase the city tax on a pack of cigarettes from 30 cents a pack to $1, and taxes on all other tobacco products from 12 percent to 45 percent. The ordinance must be approved at the regular Assembly meeting Monday night in order to be placed on the Oct. 6 general election ballot. (Juneau Empire)
Public hearing to be held on city tax rate Aug 19, 2009
Published: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 1:27 PM CDT The Brenham City Council will hold a public hearing Thursday on a tax rate of 50. 42 cents per 100 property valuation. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Codes workers issued unearned stipends Aug 18, 2009
Generally more checks and balances need to get done now, because the more time we waste the more city tax dollars are walking out the door, Meola said. Rocco Garro also is running for the seat on the Conservative and Independence lines. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
History From Our Files Aug 16, 2009
Bartow s city tax millage for the coming year was set at 3. 732 mills by unanimous vote of the city commission Monday night. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
City moves forward with $27 million parks plan Aug 15, 2009
Half of the department's funds come from city tax dollars while the other half comes from user fees, admissions and sponsorships. Posted in on Friday, August 14, 2009 4:50 pm Updated: 7:16 pm. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
County recommends 30 tax increase Aug 13, 2009
seniorlady wrote on Aug 12, 2009 8:17 PM:" brock; Apparently they don't have enough if the article is to be believed. Here's the brutal truth guys, 30% of the population can no longer support the other 70% plain and simple. To the poster who mentioned Spring Hill, think about this, for a long time they didn't pay a city tax at all. Common sense tells you if you ain't got the money stupid, don't be spending it. Give the county government some unpaid furlough days and let them see how the rest of... (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Lewisville: No city tax rate hike proposed Aug 12, 2009
The Lewisville City Council is proposing that the city tax rate stay the same for fiscal 2009-10, with water rates to stay the same and sewer rates to be increased 2. 5 percent. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Same city tax rate to generate more $$$ Aug 8, 2009
Same city tax rate to generate more. By ARTHUR HAHN/Managing Editor. (Brenham Banner, TX)
•Merger panel in need of data Aug 8, 2009
A study of whether to join the city of Greenwood and White River Township has gone on for more than seven months, but the merger study group doesn't know how many more employees the new city would need to extend services, what those services would cost taxpayers, or how property taxes would change in the unincorporated Center Grove area, where residents don't currently pay a city tax rate. However, the group is ready to start finalizing recommendations for parks and city government structure,... (The Daily Journal)
Rowlett: Proposed budget leaves tax rate unchanged Aug 7, 2009
Rowlett residents are not likely to see a city tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, according to numbers from a proposed budget presented to the City Council Tuesday night at a work session. The 34 million budget is 4. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sales tax break Aug 6, 2009
Of the 8 percent sales tax paid by Brewton area residents, 4 percent is state sales tax, 1 percent is county tax and 3 percent is city tax ... School supplies, school art supplies and school instructional materials priced at $50 or less per item are exempt from state and city taxes. (Brewton Standard, AL)
City Considering Law to Allow 'Utility Vehicles' Aug 4, 2009
Let me get this right you want me to live in town and pay city taxes so I can hear "Mules" and god knows what else ... I guess if I suggest to you that we shouldn't have to pay a city tax, that would be on the next boards agenda also. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Click to read:Pot Tax Has $1.4B Potential in California Aug 3, 2009
Users in Oakland now pay a special city tax on medical marijuana - a first in the state, but maybe not the last. Marijuana tax promoters say a lot of potential revenue is just going up in smoke. (CBS News)
A $243,434.25 smile comes with tax payment to the city Aug 3, 2009
KapStone Paper and Packing Corp., one of the areas largest employers, paid its city tax bill to the tune of 243,434. 25. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Borough sales tax has no chance Aug 1, 2009
To Ak Fish Angler wrote on Jul 30, 2009 7:02 PM:" We never seen you at the public hearings only one of seventy five spoke in favor. You were most likely at home blogging. The math is just part of the problem with the sales tax, Take a person over 65 living on a fixed income in a home under $150,000 that was granted exemption from property tax from the state. If they are living on $1200 a month they will now be taxed on everything including heat, food, electric, gas,(9 cents a gallon) do the... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Plano: Property tax hike likely as city faces $3.9 million deficit Jul 31, 2009
The most recent tax increase was when the City Council created the Economic Development Fund, which dedicates 2 cents of the city tax rate to economic development, in 2006. Muehlenbeck said one of the primary reasons for the budget deficit is the decrease of property values from the city s tax base. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Carole Estabrook: Park deserve all that money? Jul 31, 2009
Andy b wrote on Jul 30, 2009 9:55 AM:" Why not use that $600,000 on improving the hydro electric dams or on the anaerobic digester at the dump? Both of those things would spur economic growth creating more jobs and increasing City tax revenue. ". bear wrote on Jul 29, 2009 3:24 PM:" How about using some of that money to Upgrade Hoopes Park or, better yet, Clifford Field. Parks that are actually used in this city. ". (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Mayor Dixon re-indicted on theft and perjury charges in City Hall probe Jul 31, 2009
Both sets of charges against the mayor stem from 2005, when Dixon was president of city council and romantically involved with Lipscomb, whose developments have benefited from millions of dollars in city tax breaks and incentives. Lipscomb is president of Doracon Contracting, a minority owner the Harbor East development along Baltimore s Inner Harbor. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Have some guts, and put your name down Jul 29, 2009
m.m. wrote on Jul 26, 2009 9:56 AM:" Maybe people choose to not identify themselves out of fear of retaliation for their views. In this town, that is not beyond the realm of possibility. Just about everybody knows everybody. If your opinion regarding the city government or the local police department is a negative one, who knows, maybe your water will get turned off for dubious reasons or you get pulled over by the cops while you're out running errards or your city tax notice doesn't get mailed... (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Quality-of-life question on firing line in tax-hike debate Jul 29, 2009
5 percent and also raise the 2 percent city tax on corporate profits by a 0. 5 percentage point. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Public Eye: Charred and boarded-up fire scene remains an eyesore Jul 27, 2009
The city tax department said foreclosure proceedings began in February after the current owner failed to address more than $6,051 in unpaid city and school taxes. The owner of record is Hari Lukac, address unknown. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Municipalities ramp up local tax hike efforts Jul 26, 2009
State budget cuts cost the City of Boston $96 million, Menino said, and the new city tax revenues would net $18 million. Asked about a chilling effect on tourism, Menino said of the tax rates, People don t look at that. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Port Orange proposes slashing property tax Jul 26, 2009
Tax bills also include taxes from other agencies such as the School Board and Volusia County, in addition to the city tax. NEWS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Museum to ask council to accept $2M grant deal Jul 24, 2009
Curious wrote on Jul 20, 2009 11:18 PM:" A missing item from this story is how much Sioux City tax money will be spent on this museum? ". 3 comment(s). (Sioux City Journal)
No progress on new tax breaks for Hotel Utica Jul 24, 2009
Most city tax breaks go through the Industrial Development Agency, chaired by Joseph Hobika Sr. ... It s currently late on its 2009-10 city taxes ($89,887), 2008-09 school taxes ($116,556) and had not paid county taxes as of the April 1 deadline in 2008 or 2009, according to city records ... Councilman Frank Meola, D-at large, pointed out that every time Hotel Utica misses a loan payment, it s subsidized by city taxpayers. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
