Peter writes, in part: > I agree that taxes are high and people are moving out of the > city, but the taxes follow property values (theoretically > anyway), the root of the problem is an out of control real estate > market.
Half of the annual property tax increases attributable to the city are to paydown past debt... and are not a result of real estate appreciation, or state cuts. The Strib referred to it as a 'workout' plan (for past overspending), and they are correct. Michael Hohmann Linden Hills www.mahohmannbizplans.com REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
