Yep, I sure am glad that a couple of us decided to voice our concerns about the annual double digit budget increase. After the (first) hearing, they came back with a new budget. Apparently it wasn’t enough the first time so they’re going to collect an extra $200,000 in more property taxes. I hope no…
Are you kidding me? While everyone else is paring costs due to public outcry, the SFWM district has no problem taking every extra penny in property tax increase. Property values in the district went up 19.1% and they are taking 18.3% of it to add to their budget. (reference http://www.sfwmd.gov/images/pdfs/C_Fin_OverviewFY06.pdf) How much is that? $115…
You need to be there for BOTHÂ public hearings on ad valorem taxes and the overall budget! Call 5 of your neighbors. Take charge for your block. Tell the business owners of places you frequent. It’s important that you email and call in your concerns NOW. The public hearing I am pretty certain is a…