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simmonjam1 · 10-31-2008, 03:59 PM

I have read your previous post (#68) as to why taxes must be increased. I still don't buy it. Have all options been fully explored before tax increases were put on the table?

Some options I see:
- independent auditors report on wasteful spending - reallocate saved $$ into other areas.
- The City should explore privitization of some services. Private sector competition (against set quality standards) could drive the costs down.
- Bring in a 'Mud Tax' to curb urban sprawl. It would probably cause community renewal projects as the outward growth may be slowed down with a Mud Tax.

10-31-2008, 03:59 PM	#86
simmonjam1 Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: #### off Exp:	I have read your previous post (#68) as to why taxes must be increased. I still don't buy it. Have all options been fully explored before tax increases were put on the table? Some options I see: - independent auditors report on wasteful spending - reallocate saved $$ into other areas. - The City should explore privitization of some services. Private sector competition (against set quality standards) could drive the costs down. - Bring in a 'Mud Tax' to curb urban sprawl. It would probably cause community renewal projects as the outward growth may be slowed down with a Mud Tax.