OUR VIEW: United Way gift helps provide important service Nov 4, 2009
Then they can disburse cash to families in need, who can then spend it locally to most benefit themselves AND local businesses AND the local sales tax base. So try looking at your budget, figure a way to save for yourself, pay your bills, and then regularly donate a little each month to the charity of your choice. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mexico's Fiscal Changes Are Only a `Band-Aid' Solution, Vicente Fox Says Nov 4, 2009
To widen the tax base while encouraging investment, the former Coca-Cola Co. executive said Mexico needs a generalized sales tax of 15 percent, without exemptions, and must reduce the income tax rate to the same level. If we continue denying Mexico the solutions it needs and implement Band-Aid solutions instead, small changes, were not going to get ahead, he said. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
* From Motown to misery: the bitter fate of Detroit Nov 3, 2009
Population loss destroyed the citys tax base, joblessness rose and the city became a byword for urban decay. Attempts at rejuvenation have had mixed success. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Texas Amendments Nov 3, 2009
PROPOSITION 11: Prohibits governments from taking private property for private economic development to increase a tax base. It also limits the Legislature's power to grant eminent domain authority to a governmental entity. (Odessa American, TX)
Press Release: IMF Executive Board Completes Second and Third Reviews Under Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility Arrangement with Nicaragua Nov 3, 2009
Fiscal consolidation efforts will be underpinned by measures comprising a strict control on current spending particularly on wages and pensions to make room for capital and social outlays, a revenue-enhancing reform that broadens the tax base, and measures to begin to strengthen the pension system s finances. Broad consensus should be sought to ensure the approval of these measures by end-year, which is critical for fiscal consolidation. (IMF News)
FM residents prepare to vote Tuesday Nov 3, 2009
Hampton has said he too wants to be involved in planning for the U.S. 61 bypass and Huppert said he would like to work on rehabilitating and filling some of the vacant buildings in town, which would then broaden the city's tax base and lower tax rates. Share this Article. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
'BEE is a must' Nov 3, 2009
"If correctly designed and implemented, not only will it redress the imbalances of the past but it will pull more people into the economy, stimulate competition, improve our skills and productivity, raise our domestic investment levels, reduce poverty, increase employment and broaden our tax base.". He said that sliding share prices and reduced dividend earnings as a result of the economic downturn have resulted in calls for a bail-out of BEE deals which are under pressure. (iAfrica.com)
Editorial: Choose Burch for Cape mayor Nov 2, 2009
They also include trying to attract more business in a city where 92 percent of the tax base is residences and only 8 percent is businesses. What has harmed the council recently has been a lack of leadership, exemplified by the council's back-and-forth approach to approving, then denying, UEP projects in parts of the city. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Digging deeper into tech fund Nov 2, 2009
If you were to look at the tax base that the people of Southwest Ohio pay, it s more like 18 percent. Degen said Ohio has done something very significant, and she d like to see the region have a bigger stake. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Henry's tax plan mustn't ignore environment Nov 2, 2009
Big-picture tax reform often boils down to ''the search for the perfect tax base. Should we be taxing labour more heavily than capital, or vice versa. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Mexico Has `Long Way to Go' After Nafta Stunted Reform Push, Garza Says Nov 2, 2009
The government is seeking to widen its tax base as the fastest drop in oil output since World War II and the worst recession since the Great Depression swell the budget gap. Mexico has a long way to go in terms of fiscal, energy, labor and other core reforms, said Garza, who advises U.S. companies as counsel for White & Case LLP in Mexico City after ending a seven-year stint as ambassador earlier this year. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Editorial: Economy needs sales tax reform Nov 2, 2009
Or, more wisely, it could lead to the tax revisions that have so long been needed and so long been avoided because, quite simply, it's not easy to say it's time to expand the tax base make it not necessarily deeper, but wider. That is, it's well-past time to get rid of many of the sales tax exemptions on goods, to make sure that remote online sales are taxed (in fairness to brick-and-mortar merchants), and to tax certain services that in today's service-driven economy are as much a retail... (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Letter: Bohigian asks for your vote for Watertown Town Council at-large Nov 1, 2009
Not only this, but only a practical level, when we can make Watertown more of a destination, we can draw more visitors and broaden our commercial tax base. As one idea, I d like to see Watertown have a farmer s market that is also a venue for local musicians, perhaps high school ensembles or groups. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Meyersdale race features five running for three seats Nov 1, 2009
Multimillion dollar state-mandated sewer projects, a drug problem and lagging economy are concerns in town. Candidates said addressing those concerns are vital to the future success of the Maple City. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Alcohol petitions dropped in Murray Nov 1, 2009
He said if voters had decided to ban sales, it might have meant losing a major tax base and widespread unemployment in the city. For complete story, see Saturday's Ledger. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Council OKs final 20-year comprehensive plan Nov 1, 2009
Also guiding the plan was regulating development to facilitate economic growth ensuring local character and values, attracting development to strengthen the tax base, employment opportunities and diverse options, promoting safe development now and in the future and balancing the traditions and values of the old with the innovation and diversity of the new. The land use plan illustrates the community's vision for the general location, intensity, character and type of development which will fill... (Elgin Courier, TX)
PUC wants to know projects impact7:34 pm | (No comments posted.) Oct 31, 2009
Madden also has estimated the potential gains in property-tax base which public schools and local governments could expect from construction of TransCanadas proposed XL pipeline through northwestern and south-central South Dakota from Montana to Nebraska ... The major positive benefit associated with the project consists of long run additions to the property tax base. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Lodi sales tax revenue less than expected Oct 31, 2009
Decline in property tax as percentage of the tax base: In 1976, property tax was 15 percent of total city revenue ... Decline in sales tax base: One cent goes to the city of every taxable dollar, while 5 cents go to the state. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Montrose voters to choose mayor, 3 city council members on Tuesday Oct 31, 2009
We need to add more tax base to Montrose. . (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Heritage Village GOP Club Hosts DiscordantMeeting of Southbury Candidates Oct 31, 2009
Currently a member of the Board of Selectmen, he also chairs the Economic Development Commission, which is responsible for marketing the 202-acre Southbury Corporate Park, as well as expanding the commercial tax base generally. He chaired the first committee on tax relief for seniors. (Voices, CT)
Local program turns stimulus funds into jobs Oct 31, 2009
The \[newly\] employed can pay taxes and contribute to the tax base and the employers get productive employees, he said. I love it, added Parks, who is getting vital accounting experience. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Real men don't read D.C. pundits Oct 31, 2009
Honestly, not a day goes by without something making me think about the fabulous Onion headline the day President Obama was elected: Just like African-Americans got to run the cities when they lost their manufacturing and tax base, Obama got to run the country as the Bush-Cheney recession seemed headed into a depression and the banking system approached collapse at home, all while facing two mismanaged wars and the threat of terror around the world. He had a lot to complain about, and... (Salon)
Endorsement: Nancy Stevens for Mayor Oct 31, 2009
Marlborough's finances have long benefited from a large commercial tax base and a split tax rate, but that hasn't saved it from deep cuts in previous recessions. This time, the city is well-positioned with $7 million in its rainy day account and another $3 million, unofficially, in free cash. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Don’t heed ‘Inane Caucus’ Oct 30, 2009
13b wrote on Oct 28, 2009 10:27 AM:" Yes, we would abviously need to spend an additional 3.5 million dollars because all the mandates involved with federal money are good for us. No child left behind is another good federal law. If you take a little of our money we control you and have to pay for all the dumb ideas we come up with. You can talk all you want about taxes but it is immoral for people in other states to pay for our sidewalks, roads, infrastructure, and police center. We have a... (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Brevard candidates share views Oct 30, 2009
I am in favor of a local preference policy, which would help businesses in our community, who are employing our friends and neighbors, and supporting our local tax base ... Revitalizing these business corridors, through our Community Redevelopment Agency, will help to increase our tax base, which will help to keep tax increases in check ... Still remaining is the need to improve the business environment in our city to increase our tax base and attract new businesses for the convenience of our... (Florida Today)
Newcomers vie for valley mayors: Four new names on Providence, Smithfield tickets Oct 30, 2009
He would also like closer ties with the Chamber of Commerce to attract more businesses, which would help the tax base. In addition, he supports a proposed Smithfield City Learning Center (Library), which he says could be built using donations, grants, and outside sources to eliminate additional tax burdens. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Sub-Dividing a Small Nation and Regions ... Oct 30, 2009
The job of Leadership and management do not get easier simply because you subdivided the nation further among people who may not even have adequate assets and competencies or tax base to compete and build their own infrastructures from their tax base ... Similar things can be done in the North to find a large tax base with common facilities such as police, fire services, schools and transportation systems ... You need people and businesses as a tax base, not the bare land. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Town Council candidates Q & A Oct 30, 2009
The most important thing we can do is provide strong and solid life long educational programs, but the most challenging is growing our commercial tax base with smart growth techniques ... The greatest challenge facing Wethersfield is the lack of economic development which in turn results in the small commercial tax base that our town currently has ... The greatest challenge is multi-faceted - How to simultaneously control property taxes and spending, increase our commercial tax base, and provide... (Wethersfield Post, CT)
Coffeehouse in the works for One24 Oct 29, 2009
"One of our policies through the EDC is that when a project is to purchase equipment, there's virtually no gain in sales tax or property tax base, so the buy-down is loaned to the business," Priebe said. "When it deals with a building expansion, which essentially increases the tax base, the buy-down should be in the form of a grant.". (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Democrats say economic growth is key to lower taxes:Want to move town forward, make town more business friendly Oct 29, 2009
"The fact of the matter is that we need to widen our tax base," said Mr. Demirs. "The only way to do that is economic growth. The Democrats will work hard to support economic growth.". (Town Times, CT)
Council OKs final 20-year comprehensive plan Oct 29, 2009
Also guiding the plan was regulating development to facilitate economic growth ensuring local character and values, attracting development to strengthen the tax base, employment opportunities and diverse options, promoting safe development now and in the future and balancing the traditions and values of the old with the innovation and diversity of the new. The land use plan illustrates the community's vision for the general location, intensity, character and type of development which will fill... (Elgin Courier, TX)
Republicans look to maintain majorities Promise lower taxes, increased business tax base Oct 29, 2009
Promising lower taxes, an increased business tax base and a review of the Town Charter, the Republicans are hoping to maintain their majority on the Town Council and Board of Education, as well as get a new Republican into the Town Clerk's office to replace Ginny Stewart, who has been on medical leave for the past three-and-a-half years of her term ... "The only way to reduce residential real property tax rates without harming town services or education is a two-fold attack, coupling an increase... (Town Times, CT)
- Our Opinion: Couchman for rawley council 0 Oct 29, 2009
Brawley has its issues, including the need to expand its tax base and commercial businesses, reinvent the downtown and take advantage of the potential that the Highway 111 bypass will create. There is also the need to focus efforts in the center of town, where graffiti has taken hold despite the city s best efforts to combat it. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Open enrollment could attract more students to Fulton Schools Oct 29, 2009
"When a student attending a district with a lower tax base transfers to a district with a higher tax base, the one with the higher tax base suffers," Cowherd said. Cowherd said he is not familiar with all proposals under consideration but there are many other factors that need to be considered and addressed. (Fulton Sun, MO)
12 Candidates Vie For Nine Spots On West Hartford Council Oct 28, 2009
Durbin, a Democrat and lawyer making his first run for office, said that broadening the tax base will help generate additional revenue to maintain town services without increasing the tax burden on residents. Casperson, a board member of The Bridge family service center for the past six years, said she decided to seek office on the Democrat ticket as a way to help the community in which she and her husband raised their children after living many places because of his military career. (FOX61, CT)
St. Clair chooses economic development chief Oct 28, 2009
The council formed in 1998 as a public-private, nonprofit organization that works to create new jobs, increase the tax base and improve the quality of life for St. Clair County. So far, it has taken part in bringing more than $400 million in capital investment to St. Clair County through industrial and commercial development, the council said in a news release. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
JBG to build BJ's in Falls Church Oct 28, 2009
In addition to providing a needed shopping amenity for the residents of Falls Church, the new BJ s club will enhance the city s tax base, and that is extremely important in the current economic climate. Obviously over the last couple of years, many local governments have been forced to make tough decisions about their budgets because property tax revenue and other forms or revenue are down, so Fall Church saw this as a good opportunity to strengthen its tax base," Sebastian said. "The city... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Michigan school board asks gov, lawmakers to reduce cuts Oct 28, 2009
East Lansing economist Patrick Anderson, a former deputy budget director under Republican Gov. John Engler, said the 2007 attempt at tax restructuring was botched, but changes are still needed because the tax base has declined during what he called Michigan's "lost decade.". "We are now paying the price for our own negligence," he said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Share the Oil Cash! Courting the Devils Excrement Oct 28, 2009
For the Ghanaian government: it offers an opportunity to expand the tax base and, here is the catch, the ruling government will become immensely popular with the electorates ... But Todd suggests that his proposal will help expand the tax base ... The best way to expand the tax base, to my mind, is to support growth in domestic economic activities. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Deficit soars in Gordhan's dismal debut Oct 28, 2009
His recipe for reducing the deficit included "stabilising spending, broadening the tax base, improving compliance and introducing new taxes such as environmental taxes". Gordhan announced a "phased reprioritisation of public spending", starting with a reduction in "unnecessary and wasteful expenditure". (Business Report, South Africa)
Republic of Estonia -- 2009 Article IV Consultation, Concluding Statement Oct 27, 2009
Following the boom years, which resulted in a surge of revenues, the tax base will be gradually eroded through the reorientation of the economy towards exports which are lightly taxed ... Consideration should be given to the further use of environmental and other taxes such as an annual motor vehicle tax or real estate taxes which would broaden the tax base and reduce economic distortions ... The above-mentioned reductions in fiscal entitlements and broadening and diversification of the tax base... (IMF News)
Ex-Oconee commissioner Norris dies Oct 27, 2009
"He was a visionary. "He had a broader perspective on what was needed in Oconee County and was always trying to diversify the tax base," Davis said. "That guy is certainly going to be missed because of his vision. " Former Commissioner William "Bubber" Wilkes, who worked side by side with Norris on the commission for nearly 20 years, agreed that Norris served as a guiding influence for the county. "Oconee County wouldn't be what it is today it if wasn't for Don's expertise on the board," said... (Athens Banner-Herald)
South Africa: Country Beats Recession This Year Oct 27, 2009
However, interest on debt would need to be serviced by a dwindling tax base. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Unexpected tax moves Oct 26, 2009
For one, the re-introduction of the real property gains tax to be effective from 1 Jan 2010 came without forewarning, and was explained as a measure that will be taken to increase the tax base of the nation ... Nevertheless, the tax base for the new RPGT regime will be widened to include the taxation of gains on individuals who dispose real property assets held for more than five years (which under the previous RPGT regime was not taxed). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Editorial: Re-elect Bertolini in District 4 race Oct 26, 2009
She lobbed hard to get the new VA clinic and for expanding State Road 78, and she is working to balance development and environmental interests in the needed expansion of the citys tax base. Bertolini is realistic about the limitations of a council member that the city managers runs the Cape, but council members must hold him accountable. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Foster seeks re-election to Fulton council (3) Oct 25, 2009
One thing we have to get (is) our tax base straightened out so businesses can afford to be here, he added. Foster noted that the council has had a strong membership, but with three experienced councilors leaving the table in Fulton, including David Guyer, R-2nd Ward; Robert Weston, R-3rd Ward; and Russell Hayden, D-6th Ward, experience is needed. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Ethanol a lifeline in Nebraska Oct 25, 2009
"Providing this large tax base, for our school systems here in Fillmore County and our county's budget every year. That's a good shot in the arm for them.". Just how long corn-based ethanol will remain a significant slice of the U.S. energy equation is a constant topic of debate and interest here. (CNN)
$1B fund to help build Terrell hospital Oct 24, 2009
When completed, the projects would double the 2009 tax base for the entire city, which currently stands at over $1 billion, according to city officials. The developers already have bought the land and are working to get utilities there to start construction of retail development in early 2010. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Porreca's a 'hometown boy' Oct 24, 2009
The more businesses establishing work and employment here the better the tax base will be, in my opinion, for the residents, in the long haul. I, as a boy growing up in the city of Hudson, can name at least 15 or so fairly large businesses that no longer are doing business here. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Nicolet makes cuts to handle devaluation Oct 24, 2009
This reduction in tax base the first in many years forced the trustees to cut the budget, Carlson said. Many of the cuts and subsequent savings will come from the college electing not to fill a vice president position and several other positions in the current budget year, said Nicolet College President Elizabeth Burmaster. (Forest Republican, WI)
Business is booming in Sterling Heights Oct 24, 2009
"Entrepreneurs can take comfort in knowing that Sterling Heights is doing all it can to encourage small business creation, which helps diversify our economy and stabilize our tax base.". As part of the business retention plan, Bonner said visits are made to more than 170 companies to help connect businesses with the community and keep them from relocating to other communities. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Rawlins, UW officials discuss city's economy Oct 24, 2009
David Taylor, a UW Cooperative Extension Service professor and community development specialist, recommended first studying "sales tax leakage." That's when tax base shifts out of the city's jurisdiction. Other areas of study could include potential economic impacts of the proposed National Pronghorn Interpretive and Visitors Center and the cumulative impacts of local natural resource industries. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Tampa Chamber, C100 agree to operate separately Oct 23, 2009
Since then, the C100 has marketed the county and its three municipalities Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace and worked to create jobs and diversify the economy, raise per capita income and increase the tax base. In the first three quarters of 2009, the group said it has helped create 1,500 new jobs. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Fate of Cave Creek Walmart supercenter hangs in balance Oct 23, 2009
With debt to pay off and a lull in development revenue, Cave Creek needs a stable tax base to shore up its coffers, he said. "We're going to lose this pretty little town," said Smith, a former town councilman. (AZCentral -- News)
Women voters league forum draws crowd, few candidates Oct 23, 2009
If we don t increase our community tax base, our taxes will continue to rise, said Andrews, adding she would work to identify obstacles businesses face now in order to grow or move to Claverack. Matthew Bowe, running for a seat on the town board, said he would investigate implementing and offering broadband, and encourage zoning regulations which will allow new business, as well as existing business, to continue to operate. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Related: Wyo. mourns loss of former gov. and US Sen. Hansen Oct 23, 2009
Milward Simpson, and Hansen worked together to fight expansion of Grand Teton park over concerns including loss of tax base for Teton County. Later in life, both men recognized the preservation value of the park and said they'd been on the wrong side of the fight, Alan Simpson said. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
The Valley Votes 2009 Oct 23, 2009
We can seek businesses to locate and get the tax base up. Whitby referred to the NCSTEP program and the town s involvement in it. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Five battle for four at-large seats in Somerville Oct 23, 2009
Desmond said he wants to see Somerville reduce its dependence on state aid by increasing its commercial tax base, which will also help reduce the residential tax burden. When Assembly Square is in full fruition, you re looking at an increase of $24 million a year, he said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Candidates spar over towns direction Oct 23, 2009
Agricultural enterprises produce the highest returns for the tax base, followed by commercial business and then residential. O Rorke said the recently implemented 2009 zoning law provides changes to the land use policy which lays the groundwork to attract new business. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
NTTA talks turnpike; Representatives say extension still on schedule Oct 22, 2009
It will improve our tax base and allow us to have an even better city than we have now. . (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
El Mirage mayor airs objections to Luke Air Force Base Oct 22, 2009
El Mirage has been criticized by its West Valley neighbors for blaming its inability to develop a tax base on development restrictions meant to protect the Glendale military installation. The city's clamor for economic sustainability comes as the Pentagon scouts for a secondary training base for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. (AZCentral -- News)
More of this story Oct 22, 2009
"McCauley further stated, "I feel our other hurdle is to have a combined effort between Cut Bank and the Blackfeet Tribe to promote projects that will help both parties and help raise our tax base ... We should promote it all we can, but let the private enterprise that is doing it, and doing it well, continue as that, again, adds to our tax base," said McCauley.Tyson MichaelsCandidate for City Council4-Year TermTyson Michaels, 29, graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1998 and attended two... (Cut Bank Pioneer Press - Golden Triangle, MT)
New Smyrna candidates debate budgets, development Oct 22, 2009
Barringer said the city needs to take advantage of its assets, such as the waterfront, to generate a stable tax base. He pledged to present an economic development plan for the city within his first 100 days in office. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Politics)
An Idea to Avoid the Oil Curse: Direct Cash Distribution Oct 22, 2009
Creates new incentives for the IRS to expand the tax base. Will make your government immensely popular. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Borders pushes eminent domain Oct 22, 2009
State lawmakers passed a bill in 2006 that prohibits local governments from taking property for economic development purposes, such as increasing the tax base, and makes it easier for owners to defend their property in court against condemnation. Inside AJC.COM. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
