01-03-2017, 07:21 AM
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Originally posted by kalakoa
County or state is not going to provide any infrastructure, why pay a tax for the privilege of building a dwelling
This works both ways: if County is going to insist that permit fees be paid, then it's only right and proper to demand that they provide services...
Police, Fire and EMT are a good start. Lifeguards, parks, pools, etc. aren't too bad either. I especially am fond of the courts, and the jails. Also not to be discounted are Civil Defense, Public Works and the Health department.
If you want to pretend that you are living off the grid and are 100% self sustainable and think that taxes are an onerous burden on you, then please move to an unincorporated section in northeastern Alaska.
Because if you aren't living in the actual middle of nowhere, and you live in suburban Puna (which includes all of Puna BTW), then you are receiving the benefit of public services and the receipt of said services whilst avoiding taxes is theft.
Sorry Dory, good luck with the yurt!