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property taxes – the 1% solution

The proposals being bandied about in Tallahassee are again poor long-term solutions and perpetuate the current problems – uncontrolled spending and wide disparity from property to property. Until Michael Mayo’s column (Sun Sentinel 10/14/07) no one ever published the details of this previously suggested solution- everyone pays 1% at full assessment. Now that there are…

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Lighthouse Point financials & the bond

I guess I forgot about these during my budget review, but there is the COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 online at the city web site. Does anyone recall the history of ‘traffic calming’ discussions and votes, if applicable? Forget about what the ballot said, here is the official recorded bond information: http://www.munios.com/muni-map.asp?State=Southeast&title=Southeast I’m…

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City of Lighthouse Pt bond approval vs actual expenses

Per the 07-08 Budget dated 5/22/07 that I obtained, the report states that: March 2002 bond approved for $6,190,000…and $6,035,000 has been allocated (some remains or is unencumbered.) Mayors summary report on the bond Questions: What specifically can the bond be used for? I’d like to see the language on that. Why? I brought this…