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rambo rebel
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stock up on the Vaseline fellow citizens.
they only had 7 votes for the tax increase a few months ago and passed it anyway. those against sued and the county attorney said it was illegal for them to do than SINCE the rules stated they needed 9 votes. so they dropped the tax, went back in and changed the voting requirments. here's the article, I didn't want to link it because of the popup crap the newspaper hits you with.
and don't get me started on the good ole boys in Columbia. but if you want to see a good tax payer screwin just look up the roads bill that's going on now and look at this character, Hugh Leatherman from Florence SC.
Chi town politics ain't got nuttin on us. [:(!]
from the Greenville news website:
A nine-member voting requirement known as the "Taxpayer Protection Provision,"?in place since 2004, is no more after Greenville County Council on Tuesday voted 7-4 to repeal it.
The repeal of the "supermajority" nine-vote count for any fee or tax increase?was opposed by councilmen Joe Dill, Mike Barnes, Sid Cates and Willis Meadows. Councilman Lynn Ballard was not present.
Going forward, council must have seven votes to pass a fee increase and eight to pass any tax increase[:p][:p],?general obligation bonds or supplemental appropriations. There are 12 members on council.
A discussion of the vote on its final leg didn't bode well for many residents in chambers.
"I can see why certain people, certain Democrats want to get rid of that (2004 ordinance), that's fine. (But) it shocked me to my core to see Republicans vote to repeal a taxpayer protection," said Tom Barilovits, an outspoken critic of the repeal.
Raymond and Shirley Pepper, of Piedmont, also begged council to keep the nine-vote requirement.
Shirley said the couple, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year,?are on Social Security and have?three special needs children, making it difficult any time taxes or fees are raised.
"I was born in Greenville County. I'll be 70 in October," Raymond Pepper said. "There's plenty of revenue. Please don't change the vote from nine to seven."
It's unclear how the vote will affect a pending lawsuit that was filed by three council members and four S.C. House representatives in Greenville County in March.
Barnes, Meadows, Dill, Dill's wife, Deirdra R. Dill, and Reps. Garry R. Smith, James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Dwight A. Loftis and William M. "Bill" Chumley sued council and Greenville County on March 23, accusing the county of neglecting to follow its own ordinance related to fiscal matters.
It is the first time members of Greenville County Council have sued their own governing body.
The 2004 ordinance stated that when council voted on matters related to fees, taxes or an issue that could harm the county's AAA rating, a majority of nine out of 12 votes would be needed for the measure to pass.
The lawsuit followed?an opinion from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, which stated council on?March 7 failed to follow its own ordinance when the body voted 7-4 to pass two fee increases.
The first, a $14.95 telecommunications fee, would be imposed annually on each parcel of property in Greenville County. The revenue would go to create a more uniform telecommunications operating system?for 911 dispatch, emergency responders, EMS, firefighters and police officers.
The second was a $10 road maintenance fee that would bring the current $15 fee up to $25. The revenue would?go toward road resurfacing, widening and other improvements. Funds would also be used for state matches on any major road projects.
Dill said after the vote he plans on Wednesday to speak with attorney Robert C. Childs, among the other parties involved, to choose the next step forward.
Also Tuesday, council gave final approval to a tax agreement that will bring Canadian-based polyester strapping company Caristrap America Inc. to Mauldin.
The agreement states the company plans to invest $6.79 million and open a 96,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 45 Brookfield Oaks Drive.
Caristrap sells its material to a number of industries, including automotive, to fasten cars and other material for transport.
Council also unanimously approved a property tax increase requested by the Brookfield Tax District.
Brookfield commissioners have asked for a millage rate increase of 2 mills, bringing the total millage rate to 10.3, to cover operations and maintenance for the special tax district.
The request is expected to move to second reading next month.
The second was a $10 road maintenance fee that would bring the current $15 fee up to $25. The revenue would?go toward road resurfacing, widening and other improvements. Funds would also be used for state matches on any major road projects.
Dill said after the vote he plans on Wednesday to speak with attorney Robert C. Childs, among the other parties involved, to choose the next step forward.
Also Tuesday, council gave final approval to a tax agreement that will bring Canadian-based polyester strapping company Caristrap America Inc. to Mauldin.
The agreement states the company plans to invest $6.79 million and open a 96,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 45 Brookfield Oaks Drive.
Caristrap sells its material to a number of industries, including automotive, to fasten cars and other material for transport.
Council also unanimously approved a property tax increase requested by the Brookfield Tax District.
Brookfield commissioners have asked for a millage rate increase of 2 mills, bringing the total millage rate to 10.3, to cover operations and maintenance for the special tax district.
they only had 7 votes for the tax increase a few months ago and passed it anyway. those against sued and the county attorney said it was illegal for them to do than SINCE the rules stated they needed 9 votes. so they dropped the tax, went back in and changed the voting requirments. here's the article, I didn't want to link it because of the popup crap the newspaper hits you with.
and don't get me started on the good ole boys in Columbia. but if you want to see a good tax payer screwin just look up the roads bill that's going on now and look at this character, Hugh Leatherman from Florence SC.
Chi town politics ain't got nuttin on us. [:(!]
from the Greenville news website:
A nine-member voting requirement known as the "Taxpayer Protection Provision,"?in place since 2004, is no more after Greenville County Council on Tuesday voted 7-4 to repeal it.
The repeal of the "supermajority" nine-vote count for any fee or tax increase?was opposed by councilmen Joe Dill, Mike Barnes, Sid Cates and Willis Meadows. Councilman Lynn Ballard was not present.
Going forward, council must have seven votes to pass a fee increase and eight to pass any tax increase[:p][:p],?general obligation bonds or supplemental appropriations. There are 12 members on council.
A discussion of the vote on its final leg didn't bode well for many residents in chambers.
"I can see why certain people, certain Democrats want to get rid of that (2004 ordinance), that's fine. (But) it shocked me to my core to see Republicans vote to repeal a taxpayer protection," said Tom Barilovits, an outspoken critic of the repeal.
Raymond and Shirley Pepper, of Piedmont, also begged council to keep the nine-vote requirement.
Shirley said the couple, who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this year,?are on Social Security and have?three special needs children, making it difficult any time taxes or fees are raised.
"I was born in Greenville County. I'll be 70 in October," Raymond Pepper said. "There's plenty of revenue. Please don't change the vote from nine to seven."
It's unclear how the vote will affect a pending lawsuit that was filed by three council members and four S.C. House representatives in Greenville County in March.
Barnes, Meadows, Dill, Dill's wife, Deirdra R. Dill, and Reps. Garry R. Smith, James Mikell "Mike" Burns, Dwight A. Loftis and William M. "Bill" Chumley sued council and Greenville County on March 23, accusing the county of neglecting to follow its own ordinance related to fiscal matters.
It is the first time members of Greenville County Council have sued their own governing body.
The 2004 ordinance stated that when council voted on matters related to fees, taxes or an issue that could harm the county's AAA rating, a majority of nine out of 12 votes would be needed for the measure to pass.
The lawsuit followed?an opinion from the South Carolina Attorney General's Office, which stated council on?March 7 failed to follow its own ordinance when the body voted 7-4 to pass two fee increases.
The first, a $14.95 telecommunications fee, would be imposed annually on each parcel of property in Greenville County. The revenue would go to create a more uniform telecommunications operating system?for 911 dispatch, emergency responders, EMS, firefighters and police officers.
The second was a $10 road maintenance fee that would bring the current $15 fee up to $25. The revenue would?go toward road resurfacing, widening and other improvements. Funds would also be used for state matches on any major road projects.
Dill said after the vote he plans on Wednesday to speak with attorney Robert C. Childs, among the other parties involved, to choose the next step forward.
Also Tuesday, council gave final approval to a tax agreement that will bring Canadian-based polyester strapping company Caristrap America Inc. to Mauldin.
The agreement states the company plans to invest $6.79 million and open a 96,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 45 Brookfield Oaks Drive.
Caristrap sells its material to a number of industries, including automotive, to fasten cars and other material for transport.
Council also unanimously approved a property tax increase requested by the Brookfield Tax District.
Brookfield commissioners have asked for a millage rate increase of 2 mills, bringing the total millage rate to 10.3, to cover operations and maintenance for the special tax district.
The request is expected to move to second reading next month.
The second was a $10 road maintenance fee that would bring the current $15 fee up to $25. The revenue would?go toward road resurfacing, widening and other improvements. Funds would also be used for state matches on any major road projects.
Dill said after the vote he plans on Wednesday to speak with attorney Robert C. Childs, among the other parties involved, to choose the next step forward.
Also Tuesday, council gave final approval to a tax agreement that will bring Canadian-based polyester strapping company Caristrap America Inc. to Mauldin.
The agreement states the company plans to invest $6.79 million and open a 96,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 45 Brookfield Oaks Drive.
Caristrap sells its material to a number of industries, including automotive, to fasten cars and other material for transport.
Council also unanimously approved a property tax increase requested by the Brookfield Tax District.
Brookfield commissioners have asked for a millage rate increase of 2 mills, bringing the total millage rate to 10.3, to cover operations and maintenance for the special tax district.
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These libtards are taking over.