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Originally Posted by ken0042
I pay my property taxes directly, and I would rather see that increase if it means more money going towards thing we need. Various projects that should be started as soon as possible remain un-funded.
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I agree with you here. For some reason though we have a quick shot against the suburban home owners in this thread when it's irrelevant. Like I say, I have no issue with increased taxes for services and infrastructure that I think the city should provide. There are plenty of place where that money should be directed, but its not a "sprawl" or "suburbs" issue where the city would have all the money they need if it weren't for the minivan driving soccer mom.
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Originally Posted by Jacks
It'll be the same as always, they'll trot out a big increase number, the people will be outraged, they'll strike some great balance and somehow manage to contain the increase to "only 5%". It's always 5%.
I think someone hijacked Slava's account.
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Haha, no one hijacked my account. I just don't want the taxpayer to foot the bill rather than an honest look at where the money goes. I am confident that Nenshi is pressing for this as well. When I see my councillor campaign on a platform of increased money for fire departments though, I wonder if our priorities are in the right place.