"Warner said an attorney cautioned him on the loophole, but he never expected one to pop up.
City leaders weren't sure how the crowd would react to the controversy, so extra police were stationed at City Hall.
Mayor Jerry Oberholtzer also took some extra steps to
keep things calm, immediately announcing some ground rules.
"We ask you to maintain some decorum," he told the standing-room only crowd. "It's going to be a long night."
"I ask for no public attacks, no name calling," he said to anyone
who planned to speak. "We do have the press here.
No calling out or shouting. We have some police here."
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[Councilman][Tod]"Warner said an attorney cautioned him on "Shame on you," he told the crowd. "You never show up
the loophole, but he never expected one to pop up.
But he also spread the blame.
for the decisions that we have to make until they're in your backyard."
I kind of agree with the scolding when it is only in their backyard. People need to pay attention to ensure that elected officials are held accountable. Sadly, staying home to watch American Idol or whatever else is on television is more compelling for many.
ReplyDeleteI live in the neighborhood where the crematory is located. I am planning on disputing my property taxes based on the fact that my value has now decreased - you have 30 days from the assessment to dispute.
ReplyDeleteIt is my understanding that once I dispute the value I am entitled to a hearing. Perhaps if everyone in the direct area disputed their values the council would see the amount of revenue made from the crematory will not compensate for the loss of property taxes on the surrounding homes.
I live in the neighborhood where the crematory is located. I am planning on disputing my property taxes based on the fact that my value has now decreased - you have 30 days from the assessment to dispute.
ReplyDeleteIt is my understanding that once I dispute the value I am entitled to a hearing. Perhaps if everyone in the direct area disputed their values the council would see the amount of revenue made from the crematory will not compensate for the loss of property taxes on the surrounding homes.