Durian Fiend - The problem comes when the mill rate doesn't drop accordingly, or at least a little bit! Perhaps it has, I don't know.
As mentioned, the Homeowner rate did drop, but not the Ag rate which seems to be the issue for OP. Not sure why people expect their taxes will never go up. It's not like local government is immune to all the same inflationary forces mentioned. Don't like inflation, take it up with the Fed and price-gouging corporations?
HOTPE - In a better world, it would be nice to receive service when necessary from a worker whose job is presumably, is to provide public services.
But you did receive service, yes? Maybe not at the pace you want, but what'cha gonna do about it? Flee like a wuss to the mainland? It can be tough sometimes being the harvest for this plantation system, but at least there's plenty sun, fruits, veggies, and gentle breezes to gather while we wait and ripen.
kalakoa - Understanding real estate valuation: priceless.
Yes, K-Pin, I'm sure everyone in the non-conforming subdivisions fly to their properties in helicopters, never visit a park or beach, have no kids in public schools, or make any use of the numerous Hawaii County projects and services. They live entirely self-sufficient on their small-acre fiefdoms, and rely on zero government services, like true libertarians.
It sounds like you may have Shipman envy. They're just bigger than you and me so they get all the special treatment. When they're packing holdings of such girth and extent, it shouldn't be a surprise they receive all the fawning attention. It's too late to be 19th-century land barons into Missionary, so just have to work with what you've got. ;)
As mentioned, the Homeowner rate did drop, but not the Ag rate which seems to be the issue for OP. Not sure why people expect their taxes will never go up. It's not like local government is immune to all the same inflationary forces mentioned. Don't like inflation, take it up with the Fed and price-gouging corporations?
HOTPE - In a better world, it would be nice to receive service when necessary from a worker whose job is presumably, is to provide public services.
But you did receive service, yes? Maybe not at the pace you want, but what'cha gonna do about it? Flee like a wuss to the mainland? It can be tough sometimes being the harvest for this plantation system, but at least there's plenty sun, fruits, veggies, and gentle breezes to gather while we wait and ripen.
kalakoa - Understanding real estate valuation: priceless.
Yes, K-Pin, I'm sure everyone in the non-conforming subdivisions fly to their properties in helicopters, never visit a park or beach, have no kids in public schools, or make any use of the numerous Hawaii County projects and services. They live entirely self-sufficient on their small-acre fiefdoms, and rely on zero government services, like true libertarians.
It sounds like you may have Shipman envy. They're just bigger than you and me so they get all the special treatment. When they're packing holdings of such girth and extent, it shouldn't be a surprise they receive all the fawning attention. It's too late to be 19th-century land barons into Missionary, so just have to work with what you've got. ;)