N3OGH
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Philly burbs | reply to Count Hogula3
Re: Wouldn't be the first time they lied...
Considering the outrageous property taxes I pay here in PA, that 4 billion would go a long way to property tax reduction....
One should not have to pay $5000+ a yr in taxes for the privilege of owning a modest home. |
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Jon Geb
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Howell, MI | $5000 a year???? Come to Livingston county Michigan and pay $900 a year on a $230,000 house.
Livingston county votes republican 70-30. You reap what you sew!! |
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N3OGH
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Philly burbs
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| In PA, it really has nothing to do with who's in office, but the arcane system of funding schools.
Most of the school budget comes from property taxes. Since the school board can raise taxes whenever the want, we get screwed. Last time I went to a school board meeting, I mentioned that, on my salary, I can no longer afford to live in the house I've been in for 26 years. Their response was "If you don't like it, move".
This is the problem when a bunch of jerks move into a formally rural area, and decide they're going to do things "their" way.
BTW, I AM moving. I used to like living in PA, but things have gotten ridiculous here. The property taxes and car insurance is enough to make ya move. Plus, all the doctors are splitting since they can't afford the malpractice insurance.
I'm probably going to move south somewhere. The Northeast has gotten out of control when it comes to cost of living. |
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