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Posted on 1/5/14 at 8:53 pm to LSURussian
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This is not correct.
I always thought CATS was a subdivision of state government and not the city government, although, as the primary stakeholder, the Metro council has the ability to appoint members to the CATS board.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 8:55 pm to NorthEnd
School board lol not to mention just plain incompetence! Those facts are out there for everyone to see.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 8:56 pm to NorthEnd
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Cats got worse after they ran Brian Marshall off.
He was the guy covering up the cash skimming of fares and payment of personal expenses of a CATS board member from CATS money. The skimming only got exposed after he left and the new guy requested an audit. Posted on 1/5/14 at 8:56 pm to Asgard Device
Now you know.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 8:57 pm to NorthEnd
Tuba started this thread just so he could type teabaggers.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:00 pm to RogerTheShrubber
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:02 pm to RogerTheShrubber
The whole premise of cats is corrupt. Drop $60mil where there was 10 before and watch the fireworks. Having property taxes pay for public transit is redistribution. I'll bet less than 10% of cats riders pay property taxes, and that's being generous.
Here's a novel idea.. If the bus fees aren't covering the cost of the bus ride--raise the damn fee!! Charge the people using it. Oh yeah, that's racist to want people to pay for their own shite.
Here's a novel idea.. If the bus fees aren't covering the cost of the bus ride--raise the damn fee!! Charge the people using it. Oh yeah, that's racist to want people to pay for their own shite.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:06 pm to cssamerican
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They were high performing schools when they were in the old system. They both pay almost double the millage of EBR I property taxes.
I know if I lived there I would fine with a tax increase if the end result was money stayed in the local schools. I wouldn't be to happy with subsidizing the north baton rouge trash.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:06 pm to LSURussian
quote:
Now you know.
No, I don't. Even the CATS website says it is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:10 pm to Asgard Device
quote:As is every parish. But that does not make a parish a state agency.
Even the CATS website says it is a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana.
EBR runs CATS not the state.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:11 pm to NorthEnd
quote:What are you talking about?
Drop $60mil where there was 10 before and watch the fireworks.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:13 pm to eelsuee
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If it succeeds, it WILL hurt Baton Rouge residents, but it WILL benefit St George residents.
I've also learned that some state funding for school is tied to how much industry is in your area. The intent of it is that areas with less industry have lower tax bases, and need extra cash. St. George is an exception - however - they will have plenty of tax revenue - it almost all comes from residents - but since there is less actual industry per capita than average - they'll get extra money for their schools.
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Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:17 pm to NorthEnd
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Here's a novel idea.. If the bus fees aren't covering the cost of the bus ride--raise the damn fee!! Charge the people using it. Oh yeah, that's racist to want people to pay for their own shite.
One could say the same about road improvements done in South Baton Rouge with tax payer dollars. Could have made them all self-funded toll roads - but that's more of a philosophical argument than it is a tale of corruption.
From what I understand, state legislators (and the black caucus in general) had their hands in the pockets of CATS and I think the corruption was when they gave an IT contract to Calvin Mills. Wasn't state Rep. Dalton Honore the one who did that?
I'm not sure, but nobody in St. George pays property taxes to CATS and as far as I know, Kip Holden has zero authority over CATS. It seems to be that a lot of exaggeration and misinformation is coming from both sides of this issue. I honestly think the city incorporation aspect is a power grab by certain factions of the legislature/local boss hogs, but hopefully I'm wrong.
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Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:42 pm to LSURussian
quote:Well then, lets just have the federal government run everything. I am sure everyone would feel well represented and we all know how much more efficient larger government is.
Would you be in favor of every street in SG applying to be its own city? Why not every house?
Posted on 1/5/14 at 9:45 pm to eelsuee
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Well then, lets just have the federal government run everything. I am sure everyone would feel well represented and we all know how much more efficient larger government is.
Why not let the Galactic Government run everything? Oh Ma Gawd if we can't have Saint Geeorge, we may as well, right? Hur hur hur
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:20 pm to SpidermanTUba
That's exactly the same as his absurd argument about every street incorporating.
I'm still hearing the same "It'll never work! That budget isn't big enough!" arguments as last week's . I'm still waiting for the viable alternative to incorporating.
All I got last time was to beg the metro council (we'll always be a minority there) or wait for the school board to improve. Yeah right.
In other words, they're REALLY scared we'll keep our tax dollars at home, and have no single plan or desire to improve the dumpsterfire that is EBRPSS. Thanks guys.
Good to be a valued part of this fine city.
I'm still hearing the same "It'll never work! That budget isn't big enough!" arguments as last week's . I'm still waiting for the viable alternative to incorporating.
All I got last time was to beg the metro council (we'll always be a minority there) or wait for the school board to improve. Yeah right.
In other words, they're REALLY scared we'll keep our tax dollars at home, and have no single plan or desire to improve the dumpsterfire that is EBRPSS. Thanks guys.
Good to be a valued part of this fine city.
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:26 pm to Huck Finn
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That's exactly the same as his absurd argument about every street incorporating
Its not absurd based on the argument as I perceive it from St. George proponents.
This post was edited on 1/5/14 at 11:27 pm
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:28 pm to Huck Finn
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In other words, they're REALLY scared we'll keep our tax dollars at home, and have no single plan or desire to improve the dumpsterfire that is EBRPSS.
What is your plan?
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Good to be a valued part of this fine city.
BR? You aren't in BR.
BR should try to beat St George to the punch and incorporate all unincorporated areas in the Parish.
This post was edited on 1/5/14 at 11:29 pm
Posted on 1/5/14 at 11:35 pm to SpidermanTUba
Yeah that'll show em! Screw those guys that want a decent education for their kids, when they're already being taxed on it!
You wonder why people are leaving in droves.
You wonder why people are leaving in droves.
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