Tag Archives: property tax
City gov’t: understand your basic job
Consider a city that has taken gradual steps (albeit without a sense of priorities) this year to maintain essential infrastructure, e.g., roads, sewers, water mains, within a regular budget. (The basic responsibility of a city government.) That city in its … Continue reading
“Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make me a match…”*
Our astute readers ask thought provoking questions and give good answers. For example, a reader asks: How can a city get new businesses to takeover vacant properties? Here are some of your suggestions: No property tax for six months. No charge … Continue reading