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Originally Posted by simmonjam1
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.
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I can guarantee you that inflation and rising costs are a huge reason for a tax increase. I can also guarantee you that private consultants / contractors are another source of high spending that can be cut down. Privatization of services would thus be contradictory to a reduction in private sector utilization.
A MUD tax is an interesting idea, but I'm not sure if something like that already exists.