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Pay Lower Property Taxes
Tuesday, 23 Feb, 2010 – 19:30 | 5 Comments
Pay Lower Property Taxes

It is not too late, but if you want to have a chance to pay a lower property tax in 2010 than you did in 2009 you must act by March 1.
I feel like I …

More Budget Shenanigans in Gwinnett
Tuesday, 5 Jan, 2010 – 1:01 | 2 Comments
More Budget Shenanigans in Gwinnett

The budget that the County Commission is poised to approve on Tuesday is not the same budget about which the county held public hearings last year. It also appears that Chairman Charles Bannister plans to …

A Deal to Save Gwinnett
Tuesday, 24 Nov, 2009 – 17:32 | Comments Off
A Deal to Save Gwinnett

The County Commission spent approximately two hours on Monday hearing primarily from angry residents, most of whom adamantly oppose the proposed 2.28 mill tax increase. The third and final hearing will be …

The Tax Increase: Sufficient For the Day Is the Evil Thereof
Friday, 20 Nov, 2009 – 10:35 | 3 Comments
The Tax Increase: Sufficient For the Day Is the Evil Thereof

Earlier this year, the public (correctly, in my opinion) revolted over a proposed 30% tax increase. The 2009 budget approved on March 3 (large file) contained expenditures that were unjustified in the current financial climate– …

A Failure to Lead: When Property Tax Cuts Go Wrong
Monday, 16 Nov, 2009 – 11:07 | 2 Comments
A Failure to Lead: When Property Tax Cuts Go Wrong

Last month, I described how the foundation for Gwinnett’s current financial woes was laid years ago through a series of bad decisions and flawed financial strategies. One series of actions by the County Commission is, …

The Tax Increase: Myths and Misconceptions
Wednesday, 11 Nov, 2009 – 12:39 | 3 Comments
The Tax Increase: Myths and Misconceptions

The Gwinnett County Commission has again proposed a millage rate increase to fund the restoration of most services that were slashed from the budget in June when taxpayers revolted against a 35% hike. The second …