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re: EBR Metro Council approves more annexations today
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:26 am to Asgard Device
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:26 am to Asgard Device
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At what point do the annexations mean that the city is no longer using more than what is collected from within the city limits?
Let me be clear, I have no problem with the city using a higher percentage of the money than they pay themselves as taxes.
I consider the city to be an asset to the Parish, and I am OK with subsidizing some of their expenses.
One guy here said they only pay 10% of the parish wide services while the other areas outside the city pay 90%; however, others (Russian) disputed that number so it may not be correct.
I would like to know what that number really is and if the city pays just 40-45% of the expenses and others pay the rest; I'm fine with that.
Do you know what that number is?
FWIW, I never expected to get a dollars worth of services for every dollar I pay in taxes. Our system doesn't work that way.
As for the annexations, its all about politics. And I can understand why these business interests are doing what they are doing. They feel its best for their bottom line in the long run.
Like I said before CATS will benefit the most from all of this. I'm not sure the city will unless SG becomes a reality.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 8:56 am to doubleb
Don't really understand why people are so opposed to change. It really is pathetic.
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