August 8, 2007
Balanced Growth
Rick Martinez, in his N&O column today, draws the following conclusion about paying for growth and transfer taxes:
There are only two fair ways to pay for growth. First, redirect spending on non-core government functions into new schools, infrastructure and public safety. Second, raise property taxes so nearly every citizen pays for growth, not just a [...]
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August 6, 2007
Elected Leaders
Everywhere we turn, especially in the media, we’re being sold a bill of goods about how great the land transfer tax is for our state. But if it’s such a great idea, then why did the NC State Legislature punt and pass the buck (literally) back down to the local counties? Why didn’t [...]
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