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Spitzer Is Set To Cap Taxes on Property
in response to reader comment: Tax caps - Reform?

Submitted by Andrew Wiley, Jan 7, 2008 20:34

Why should any public official have their name attached landmarks, parks,or any other property owned by the state residents? Residents pay the high taxes and we need to work together to eliminate the waste and special deals that take place on a daily basis. One way the public could save some money is by investigating elected officials working part time but getting full time pension credits. The State Comptroller will not enforce the the procedures necessary to qualify for pension benefit. Google town of Orangetown town board voted themselves full time pension with a resolution and then voted retroactive pension benefits 10 years. Take a closer look at the longevity of pensions and you will see a pattern of public officials getting appointed to jobs with high salaries after their political career comes to a end. They use there years as politician to supercharge there new found political jobs. Worse yet they get hired has consultants by another level of government to get around two hat laws.Rockland County and Orangetown have many examples of schemes that pay to play and special interest.

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Ethan 

Feb 14, 2008 11:24

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David 

Feb 9, 2008 12:43

All of the extra state aid last year was just spent in many school districts on Long Island, instead of... [MORE]

Cathy 

Jan 23, 2008 20:03

We should commend the Governor and State Legislator for recognizing the need to end our high property tax problem in... [MORE]

John 

Jan 7, 2008 17:52

If we cap taxes on property, this is a good first step. However, the continued emphasis of STAR is making... [MORE]

Peter Brothers 

Jan 7, 2008 22:55

Funding schools have to become less dependent on the property tax. Tax caps, Assessment caps and exemptions have proven to be... [MORE]

Tom Shariz 

Jan 7, 2008 17:26

Why should any public official have their name attached landmarks, parks,or any other property owned by the state residents? Residents...

Andrew Wiley 

Jan 7, 2008 20:34

Does the Tax Cap indicate that Govenor Spitzer recognizes the failure of the Star Program? I hope so! NY States... [MORE]

Toni Hokanson 

Jan 7, 2008 17:24

The park name change? Okay. Caps on property taxes? Less than useless. Districts will have plenty of time to raise their... [MORE]

Gioia Shebar 

Jan 7, 2008 14:44

This thread isn't a rant as much as it is complete, utter disillusionment. My wife and I in the midst... [MORE]

Grant 

Jan 8, 2008 12:34

First the immigrants license thing, now this, whats next. is he going to name 9-11 after Bin Laden. [MORE]

jerry 

Jan 7, 2008 11:01

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