No tax holiday for county May 12, 2009
The county s decision does not affect local municipalities as they have until July 6 to tell the Alabama Department of Revenue of the final decision with city taxes. County administrator Blake Beck said the money largely supports Tallapoosa County and Alexander City Schools, although a small portion also goes to Tallassee. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Residency issue left up to city council members May 9, 2009
Smith said city employees should live inside city limits and pay city taxes. The residency issue surfaced again when a Montrose man was recommended and eventually hired as a co-manager of the new aquatic center, which is set to open in early June. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
LETTER: Wal-Mart area needs a second entry road May 6, 2009
Mike P wrote on May 5, 2009 4:41 PM:" Seems like both old walmarts have concrete parking lots. This store may be half or more through its life span, so they may be fine with just patching with bandaids every other year or so, to keep their prices so rolled back:) Make sure to bring these issues up, when the county super duper center comes up to be zoned. Remeber coles county is now diagnosed by experts as resilient, but has a rather high level of people in the lower income brackets. Walmart can... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Supreme Court says no public vote on golf course May 1, 2009
The original plan called for using golfers' fees to pay for the project, while the 2008 settlement shifts payment to city taxes collected from the general public, he said. "This dispute has festered in the city government and the courts since 2002," Gilbertson wrote in his dissent. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Fredonia will face annexation decision in August Apr 29, 2009
Many of the property owners do not pay city taxes but are using city services such as roads, sewers, lights and police. The city made an application to the City Development Board in Des Moines, which approved the annexation petition. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Furloughs and budget cuts affect Selma city services Apr 28, 2009
Frustrated wrote on Apr 21, 2009 10:20 PM:" Maybe our city council members should find other ways to save money. Raise city taxes in selma, that way everybody is affected! Not just city employee's with these darn furloughs!! You cant just target a certain group and make them and them only pay for the deficit this city is in. Lets be fair across the board and just raise taxes so at least everybody is affected. Hey, the city is in a deficit but the council members decided to make it just a lil... (Selma Enterprise, CA)
With council's vote, city islands erode Aug. 28 last day to avoid forced annexation Apr 28, 2009
Newly annexed properties will pay no city taxes in the initial year. In subsequent years, their property tax obligation will increase by fixed increments of their actual city tax total, starting at 20 percent of the total and increasing by 20 percent more annually until reaching the full liability. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Ice Elected Mayor of Cameron Apr 28, 2009
Bob wrote on Apr 26, 2009 5:28 PM:" Sue---If you don't live in Cameron, what city taxes do you pay? Sales tax when purchasing taxable items in town is the only tax I can think of. Anybody traveling through town would pay that tax. ". Hey Bob wrote on Apr 26, 2009 8:42 PM:" Sue and her husband own, I think, 3 strip malls in Cameron behind Burger King. She also owns a business in one of the stores. I don't know how many now but they used to own several rental homes in Cameron too. ". (Cameron Observer, MO)
Study could add fairness to city taxes Apr 18, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009. Posted on: Friday, April 17, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dublin City Council Encourages Citizens to Attend Tonights Town Hall Meeting Apr 17, 2009
Got something to say about city taxes. Or maybe utility rates and property taxes. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
As Byram nears incorporation, questions abound Apr 17, 2009
While some residents have already started asking when they will have to pay city taxes, it's too soon to know details, said Jerry Mills, the community's attorney in its quest to incorporate. "They will have to at some point impose a city tax," Mills said. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Double-taxation on agenda, but will officials show up? Apr 11, 2009
The Gwinnett Municipal Association argues the county is taxing some city residents for police and other services that they already receive through city taxes. Both sides disagree how much residents are overtaxed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ballard-area towns make budget decisions Apr 10, 2009
067 percent less city taxes that Huxley property owners should be paying starting next October, according to Haldeman. (The City of Huxley's portion represents about 27 percent of the property owner's tax statement. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Mattoon voters turn down library district Apr 9, 2009
By the way, you must be joking; city taxes would have increased. That was the whole idea, Myles. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mayoral runoff foes emphasize positions on city taxes Apr 9, 2009
Anchorage Daily News. Collection of photos and video of wildlife roaming Alaska. (Anchorage Daily News)
Mayor's pay trails behind city officials' Apr 9, 2009
NOTE: This list reflects $125,000-plus salaries that are funded by Augusta city taxes. It does not include state-paid officials who get supplemental salaries from the city, such as Superior Court judges. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Monumentis gettingcity hallhome today Apr 8, 2009
It goes to show that if the people work, they can get projects, he said, in a phone interview Monday, and they don t always have to rely on the city and the city taxes to complete projects. City officials hope to have everything in place in time for Memorial Day in May, he said. (Lake Wales News, FL)
La Crosse leaders to ask state to ease tax, budget restraints Apr 7, 2009
yes111 wrote on Apr 7, 2009 2:48 AM:" I interpret the story to mean that LaX leaders want to increase city taxes even more that usual in the coming years. I have an alternative: get tougher with the unions and maybe give the taxpayers a break for once.Now that would be a novel idea. Where do I sign on the dotted line?lacrossechat.madmooseforum.com ". ClassWarrior wrote on Apr 7, 2009 12:31 AM:" Concerning: 'Local governments need tools to deal with this stress and do not need state-imposed... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Palmer eats dispatch bill Apr 5, 2009
He pointed to the bills as a reason he didn t feel comfortable trusting the borough to collect city taxes. He asked the assembly to pay the city through June, bringing the bill to about 400,000, a move the assembly agreed to. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Tax rates won't change with realignmentRuling by Oregon attorney general office won't impact school budgets Apr 5, 2009
bee wrote on Apr 4, 2009 6:20 AM:" I believe you are confusing the merger and its vote with what this article is really talking about and that is realignment. Under realignment it was stated and mainly brought out by the proponents that our city taxes have already gone up under realignment and if the merger passed then it would also go up even more. There was a short window to protest the realignment which would have resulted in a vote, but no protest was filed to my surprise. So no new taxes,... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Road improvement Apr 2, 2009
Reader Comments (2) The comments below are from readers and do not represent the views of the Daily Journal sfcitizen posted on Wednesday, April 1st, 2009 at 1:08 pmThe way I look at it is those of us paying city taxes for our roads in the cities, are paying taxes to pay for the roads needed by those living in the county. Once again, we are taxed for things we don't use, need, or want. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Our view: Say no to Prop. 9 Apr 2, 2009
The Alaska Supreme Court is considering a case that could require the city water utility to refund $40 million in disputed customer charges stemming from the payments it made it lieu of city taxes. If that happens, the water utility will be strapped for cash and its in-lieu-of-tax payments to the city will likely drop. (Anchorage Daily News)
Conservative Talk Radio Running from the Big Apple? Apr 1, 2009
New York City taxes are apparently going up by 5 % (to 10%). When you include the New York State tax burden (5%) and add both to the the top federal income tax rate (which the Obama administration wants to raise to 40%) the total is 55. (Human Events Online)
More of this story Apr 1, 2009
Jamo wrote on Mar 31, 2009 5:36 PM:" Everyone wants cheaper parking in downtown Newport, but the city taxes private parking lots very heavily, and encourages high parking rates at its own municipal lots. The private landowner and/or tenant in downtown Newport is paying for very expensive real estate and has to generate sufficient income four to six months a year (May to October) to live on for the winter months when they lose money.Thus, if locals support these businesses more in the off season... (Newport Daily News, RI)
Penn Capital Management moving to Phila. Mar 28, 2009
The Navy Yard site is in a Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone, which means the company will be exempt from state and city taxes until at least 2018. Such zones have been controversial. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
County Collector to receive flat fee to collect taxes Mar 27, 2009
In 2002, St. Francois County began a pilot project with the city of Farmington contracting to collect their city taxes ... The cities are assured revenue collections and the county is receiving revenue by contracting with the cities to collect city taxes ... Finally, I would recommend to the Commission that the Collector's compensation for the collection of city taxes be set at a minimal flat fee and not a percentage. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Swope plans to hold line on city taxes, spending Mar 27, 2009
City Manager Rod Swope and Finance Director Craig Duncan presented an overview of a conservative budget Wednesday that should make 2010 a surplus year and help put a dent into an estimated $5. 3 million deficit forecast in 2011. (Juneau Empire)
EMS members appeal to city Mar 25, 2009
Council members appeared ready to approve the measure until former councilman Marques Rice noted that garages in the city limits might want to seek the work as businesses that pay city taxes. City accountant Mike Ryan also noted that the work would have to be bid out to allow other companies to compete for the business, as the cost of the contract would exceed $2,000. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
Commission interviews for road foreman Mar 24, 2009
The County Commission has turned its full attention to hiring a new foreman for the Road and Bridge Department. Commissioners went into a closed session to discuss personnel following a routine regular session Tuesday morning. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
First Ward candidates oppose sand plant Mar 23, 2009
There are a lot of folks in the First Ward who are older and truly have fixed incomes, he said when asked about city taxes. Dahlby said the role of the council should be to provide a forum for citizens to express their concerns and grievances. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Annexation: Getting brought into the city fold Mar 20, 2009
But many suburban residents resist such a move, in part, because it would increase their taxes city residents pay both county and city taxes ... The current annexation push includes properties that already have city services, but whose owners don t pay city taxes. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Officials study middle school realignment Mar 19, 2009
willing worker wrote on Mar 18, 2009 7:22 AM:" Interstate Power wants an increase, so does Alliant, City taxes ging up, water garbage, and sewer all going up. Now, the school wants to charge for summer school classes. You are kidding, right? These same families impacted by job loss in our area are being hit by this whammy from all directions. If the school district wants to offer summer classes and can not do so without charging tuition, perhaps they should cosider doing as NIACC just did and... (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Council delays vote on road projects Mar 19, 2009
Council member Susan Zukowski said the city could face a 450,000 deficit if the city holds operational costs the same but fails to levy a 3 percent increase in city taxes. She said the 600,000 was the original projection. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Aid to subdivision cuts, AIG bonuses rile City Council members Mar 18, 2009
Because some properties are both in and out of the city, he said, there have been cases, where the owner did not pay city taxes but received in-city utility rates. The second area of concern, Walsh said, applies to property annexed into the city. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
City should not hire consultant Mar 14, 2009
More importantly, these are not the economic times to be spending money on the economic proposals of a few people, some of whom live outside the city limits, and consequently pay no city taxes. The money, if available, should be used for improvements on which the committee agreed. (Washington Daily News, NC)
School merger fails (906) Mar 13, 2009
Just a thought wrote on Mar 11, 2009 10:38 PM:" Please remember those of us who have paid city taxes (or overlap taxes for both county and city, for that matter) and still pay tuition for our kids to attend private school. My kids have NEVER used the county or city schools, yet I pay for both in the overlap area. Oh and my kids are not in a 'state' college, either. I didn't get to vote, but I still get to pay! And before you all jump on me for being 'rich' My kids weren't in day care- we worked... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Bremer County adopts 'typical' budget for 2009-10 Mar 13, 2009
This doesn't account for school or city taxes. The assessed value of homes, as well as a statewide rollback that designates how much of a property's value can be taxed, also affect what owners pay. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Board approves Skate Park bid Mar 12, 2009
JRF wrote on Mar 12, 2009 12:01 AM:" You know what, let's get rid of the tax that was supposed to have been expired many, many years ago. THis 1/8th cent sales tax was not to be a 99 year tax... I will take personal responsibility and buy my own kids a ramp (oh wait, I already did)... Again, remember I said I applauded the idea, but like so many things, trying to do the right thing and doing the right thing are completely different. Please don't say I don't want the park, because my kids don't... (Cameron Observer, MO)
State librarian: No dog in city fight Mar 11, 2009
Taxpayer wrote on Mar 5, 2009 11:21 AM:" Amazing! Why in the world is the city doing this? They do not "own" the library, THE TAXPAYERS OWN THE LIBRARY!!!! Ontario is being relieved of the burden of supporting the library and of paying expenses for the building itself, yet they demand more! There can only be two justifications for keeping the building: 1) they are planning to re-open a city library sometime in the relatively near future (NOT!); or 2) they want to convert the building into a for... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Petoskey, Resort sued over taxes: Bay Harbor property owners seek damages Mar 8, 2009
86-mill share of city taxes designated for road and street improvements and upkeep would generate about 1 million ... "Wells said company officials believe city taxes are excessive throughout Petoskey. He added that revenues which Bay Harbor has generated fhave exceeded the costs for local government and that the city now carries substantial balances in some budget funds.While they'd like to see the city reduce taxes at the resort and elsewhere, Wells said company officials would prefer to see... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Hopkins Improvement Mar 7, 2009
threadprotector wrote on Mar 5, 2009 1:41 PM:" By the looks of the surrounding area, I would say that at least 95 percent of the homes fall below the 75,000 tax exemption and pay no Parish property tax. They do pay city taxes, which are based on value, and from my standpoint looks to be minimal. The people in this area are voters and do carry as much weight with our government as anyone else in the city. ". taxpayer wrote on Mar 5, 2009 1:40 PM:" Look, the only point that I am making is that I... (New Iberia, LA)
A city without the Mattoon library? Yes, no, maybe Mar 5, 2009
If they want to pay city taxes then they can use the library, parks, and ball diamonds all they want. We do not need expanded library services. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Why Do Cities Operate Electric Systems? Mar 4, 2009
All are exempt from city taxes, even though they get the same level of police and fire protection as other properties, and use the same city streets and other municipal facilities as other residents. It is not a coincidence that among the largest municipal electric systems in Florida are Tallahassee (which is the county seat of Leon County as well as the state capital), Jacksonville, and Orlando (county seats of Duval and Orange counties). (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Higher city taxes, fees proposed Mar 4, 2009
Posted on: Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Homeowners, bus riders, golfers may be asked to help city trim shortfall. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Government isn't salvation, maybe not even a friend Mar 2, 2009
(older than 14 days). Article rated a 5 by 2 users. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
County Collector Feb 27, 2009
Sounds like someone may be jealous of aector is going to handle city taxes, too, the office does need more money to hire extra hel Palerider posted on Thursday, February 26th, 2009 at 7:37 pmI will take her job for 35,000. no questions asked. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Residents to city: Do not expand the impact zone Feb 27, 2009
"I couldn't afford the city taxes," she said. Others, including long-time opponent of the expansion Charlie Remone, questioned the timing of expanding the area of impact economically. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Understanding the IRS W-2 Form Feb 24, 2009
State and city taxes may be based on different wages as well. Social Security wages have a maximum limit per year. (Suite101.com)
Business owners weigh in on proposed taxes Feb 22, 2009
nonofyours wrote on Feb 21, 2009 7:56 PM:" They keep talking about a possible garbage tax. We already pay for our garbage!!! If you own a home you pay city taxes, the city of Pekin does their own garbage pickup. WE PAY FOR GARBAGE ALREADY! How dare they even hint at the idea of charging us more!! ". walkin joe common wrote on Feb 21, 2009 6:41 PM:" I cant believe this !!! why are we looking at all the ways to make money from the people !!! we are suppose to live and prosper from where we live!!... (Pekin Times, IL)
County rescinds hiring restriction for road foreman Feb 21, 2009
State taxes,County taxes and City taxes. Yes TIF funds are tax dollars. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
FLASHBACK: NY POST Reveals Sharpton/IRS Tax Probe... Feb 20, 2009
SUBPOENA BLITZ PUTS HEAT ON AL SHARPTON - New York Post. The probe into the Rev. Al Sharpton's finances intensified this week, with the IRS sending out a flurry of subpoenas to his most generous corporate donors, The Post has learned. (The Drudge Report)
Chippewa Falls' 2010 budget in the red Feb 17, 2009
Hoffman said compounding the problem is that almost 30 percent of Chippewa Falls residents are over age 65, a population segment that would be hit hard by increase in city taxes. He said city needs to attract business, including the planned sand processing plant on the northeast side of the city. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Gavin Newsom says budget challenge goes beyond city hall Feb 13, 2009
5 million and will raise city taxes by tens of millions - without first making necessary reforms. We need more revenue. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Plans Move Forward to Collect City's Taxes Feb 13, 2009
"We already have city residents on our tax lists, so it's really just a matter of adding a new line item for city taxes in addition to county taxes." ... Stude said her office has been collecting all city taxes for Warrenton, Wright City, Truesdale and Pendleton residents for several years. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Thumbs Up/Down to merger issueOPINION: Talk about mixed feelings Feb 13, 2009
City Mom wrote on Feb 12, 2009 8:48 PM:" To Kiki: There are no advantages for city kids. Your city taxes will increase and you will lose your school board and your district will be dissolved.The county will also lose funding. It's a lose, lose for everyone which is why both school boards voted against merger. This effort was led by a few county residents who tried to force a merger without our vote. It is because of city parents that it is now on the ballot. Don't be fooled- this is not a good... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Annexation protests Feb 13, 2009
Basically, everyone has to pay county taxes and homeowners inside city limits also pay city taxes. The typical homeowner in the city of Klamath Falls pays $16. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
INSIDE PENSION BLOAT Feb 11, 2009
Consider what The Post reported: FDNY pensions average a whopping 85,000 a year, free of state and city taxes. Plus you can cash in after just 20 years on the job. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Jefferson residents brace for annexation changes Feb 11, 2009
Annexing the property also will ensure that residents who are receiving police and fire protection are paying the city taxes that support those services, Jefferson Mayor Jim Joiner said in November. Adams and Jefferson City schools Superintendent John Jackson don't know how many students will be affected by the change. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Facing Crunch, NYC's Middle Class Flees Feb 8, 2009
City taxes are 90 percent higher than the average of other major urban centers, according to a 2007 study from the Independent Budget Office. The city is also feeling the unemployment crunch that has escalated around the nation. (CBS News -- US)
City signs option on site for sewer plant Mar 29, 2008
He noted that his family s property is in the city limits, subject to city taxes and land use regulations, while the Barrett property is not. "It's not so much that you're going to be able to see it, but that you can smell it," Feller said. (Boerne Star, TX)
County property value mailings could see delay Mar 29, 2008
County officials are still waiting to find out if Wilkes-Barre officials want to use the new values for determining city taxes. Wilkes-Barre uses its own assessed values for city taxes and is the only municipality in the county that has not agreed to use the new values. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Ding Bat Doug -Not Walking Too Tall..... Mar 25, 2008
say WHAT wrote on Mar 14, 2008 9:17 PM:" city park VOTER... guess what I am NOT a deputy of the parish, and I also pay city taxes, but guess what we aren't the only ones!! The deputies in Iberia Parish PAY taxes just like you and anyone else. So therefore they have every right to complain! They have a right to voice their opinion just like you, so suck it up and get over it!!! ". Lil D wrote on Mar 14, 2008 8:40 AM:" Hey Helen. I'd like to get some of that weed you're smoking. It must be wack.... (New Iberia, LA)
City emergency radios merge Mar 22, 2008
By leaving the ownership between the cities, residents would be paying for the infrastructure twice through city taxes and county taxes. With the change in ownership, residents will only pay once and the costs will be evenly split among the cities, said Mallinger. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
The new buzz in Leander Mar 20, 2008
These sales tax dollars will have an indirect benefit to every person living in Leander who pays city taxes. Yes, everything about Lowe's in Leander is great. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Just say no to park board Mar 19, 2008
Since we purchased our home in 1978, the market value of our home has gone up 217 percent, our county taxes have gone up 289 percent, our city taxes have gone up 202 percent, our school taxes have gone up 230 percent; however, the park district taxes have gone up 456 percent. Inflation during this time period was only 315 percent. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
