07-30-2010, 09:36 AM
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Originally posted by mikewj
Let's get Billy to explain his phantom savings for a start!
Indeed, let's do ask Billy to explain at every opportunity. See if you get a straight answer. I find it amazing that after accepting the mayor's claims of exaggerated budget savings, the County Council went along with Billy's tax increase on agricultural buildings. Oh wait, I ought to know this Council well enough not to expect better.
The most galling part of this whole scenario is the fact that agriculture in this county is struggling with drought, economic disadvantages, vog, and a host of other impediments to success. Tropical agriculture is a potential bright spot in an otherwise bleak economic picture. So what do Billy and the Council do? Make it even harder to make a living in ag by raising the property tax on the buildings and improvements that are needed to succeed. Together we can . . . drive struggling farmers and ranchers out of business.