More money, more money, more money. All these damned ****ers want is more money rather than living within the means of what they already bleed us dry for.
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Harris Health did have a $2.5B bond and it passed in 11/2023. They must have just been talking about it, not setting up another one.
And Ellis just said it, if we get hit by a disaster next year, they'll raise taxes another 8%.
It's never enough and Ramsey stated thr additional revenue will be used not for storm mediation. But for general funding.
It's never enough and Ramsey stated thr additional revenue will be used not for storm mediation. But for general funding.
At this point, just give your pay check to Harris County.
Rules.... Without them, we live with the animals.
This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.
This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.
I would hope that the legislature sees the error of their ways and this loophole gets eliminated in the 2025 legislative session. Honestly, they should have known better that this would be exploited by every dim county if possible. To think a loophole this big could be left and not taken advantage of is a rookie level mistake. I can't believe Bettencourt et al didn't fight this (or did they?).
So is the 8% a one-time pop-up and it goes back to the previous rate the next year? Or is the 8% increased rate the "new normal" when determining the rates in 2025?
Using numbers, if the current rate is 10% (for simplicity), the new rate for 2025 will be 18%. When they go to set rates in fall of '25, are they starting back from 10% with anything greater than 3.5% going to the voters, or are they starting from 18% and now anything greater than 21.5% (18 + 3.5) goes to the voters?
So is the 8% a one-time pop-up and it goes back to the previous rate the next year? Or is the 8% increased rate the "new normal" when determining the rates in 2025?
Using numbers, if the current rate is 10% (for simplicity), the new rate for 2025 will be 18%. When they go to set rates in fall of '25, are they starting back from 10% with anything greater than 3.5% going to the voters, or are they starting from 18% and now anything greater than 21.5% (18 + 3.5) goes to the voters?
Today Court accepted an 8% tax increase. Next Thursday it'll be voted on for adoption. 4-1 vote.
Usually 3.5% effective tax increase is it. The delta between 3 5 to 8% is an extra $89M. No public vote is required by state law when there is a disaster.
So you'd think that $89M would go toward disaster mitigation and improvements. Well you'd be wrong. Of the 89M only 20M is going toward flood prevention.
The 69M remained is going into the general budget.
Meanwhile going to voters is an increase in the Flood Control tax to the tune of an additional 100M. So using the disaster to jack rates but even though it's legal, those funds Aren't required to be spent on flood mitigation.
Democrats in action.
Usually 3.5% effective tax increase is it. The delta between 3 5 to 8% is an extra $89M. No public vote is required by state law when there is a disaster.
So you'd think that $89M would go toward disaster mitigation and improvements. Well you'd be wrong. Of the 89M only 20M is going toward flood prevention.
The 69M remained is going into the general budget.
Meanwhile going to voters is an increase in the Flood Control tax to the tune of an additional 100M. So using the disaster to jack rates but even though it's legal, those funds Aren't required to be spent on flood mitigation.
Democrats in action.
Meanwhile I've already started getting emails from groups "strongly supporting" the new HCFCD maintenance tax line (which is in ADDITION to the 8% tax increase). All the hogs will line up at the trough like good little puppets.
At least Whitmeyer is cutting the crap out of Houston waste. Harris County thinks they can solve all their issues with more taxes.
Can't argue with you on that point. As with all dem-controlled areas though, their solution will always be to take more of your money. It's never a spending issue.AlaskanAg99 said:
At least Whitmeyer is cutting the crap out of Houston waste. Harris County thinks they can solve all their issues with more taxes.
While I appreciate what Whitmire is doing, at the end of the day, he's just going to use it to come back and say "Look how much waste I've cut! Now please support a massive tax increase."
YellAg2004 said:Can't argue with you on that point. As with all dem-controlled areas though, their solution will always be to take more of your money. It's never a spending issue.AlaskanAg99 said:
At least Whitmeyer is cutting the crap out of Houston waste. Harris County thinks they can solve all their issues with more taxes.
While I appreciate what Whitmire is doing, at the end of the day, he's just going to use it to come back and say "Look how much waste I've cut! Now please support a massive tax increase."
Yup. And if you live in Houston proper you get to pay increased county tax, possible increased flood tax AND increased city tax.
And potentially higher school taxes if the HISD $4.4B bond passes.AlaskanAg99 said:YellAg2004 said:Can't argue with you on that point. As with all dem-controlled areas though, their solution will always be to take more of your money. It's never a spending issue.AlaskanAg99 said:
At least Whitmeyer is cutting the crap out of Houston waste. Harris County thinks they can solve all their issues with more taxes.
While I appreciate what Whitmire is doing, at the end of the day, he's just going to use it to come back and say "Look how much waste I've cut! Now please support a massive tax increase."
Yup. And if you live in Houston proper you get to pay increased county tax, possible increased flood tax AND increased city tax.
Dora and her merry band of morons pass an 8% tax hike.
My local GET OFF MY LAWN Bob is getting in on the action.
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TarponChaser said:
Dora and her merry band of morons pass an 8% tax hike.
They adopted the rate, the vote is next Thursday but it's nothing more than a formality. Hopefully people show up to scream at these crooks.
Are we not going to discuss her hair?
WorthAg95 said:
Are we not going to discuss her hair?
We already did.
Apparently not enough
Don't forget, the Sheriff is asking 50 million for outsourcing inmates to other counties and states. 8% will turn to 12% with the next disaster. Get out now while you can.
Rules.... Without them, we live with the animals.
This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.
This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.
Psycho Bunny said:
Don't forget, the Sheriff is asking 50 million for outsourcing inmates to other counties and states. 8% will turn to 12% with the next disaster. Get out now while you can.
I imagine $50M could build a pretty big jail. The sheer incompetence of our "leadership" never ceases to amaze me.
We should build a wall around Colony Ridge and make it a prison camp. Eff em all. If you get arrested in SE Texas, you're going to The 'Ridge. Still shocked not much has come out of that story. Abbott is keeping everyone distracted with the bussing, not wanting to draw anymore attention to his buddy.
/W\ Saw 'Em Off! /W\
BTHO tu.
BTHO tu.
He got the receipts. That ***** crooked as a stick
Here's the most recent payments made by Harris County to DEMA via confidential contract, that Lina Hidalgo doesn't want to audit after being told invoices & payment don't align. On the same day HC raised our property taxes 9.5%. More payments in comments https://t.co/uMkMlHRhUZ pic.twitter.com/sexWDijaCD
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Who owns or runs DEMA?
More than likely corrupt Democrats. Sorry for being so redundant.VP at Pierce and Pierce said:
Who owns or runs DEMA?
some good background here
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/dema-barbie-robinson-houston-sonoma-county/
https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/dema-barbie-robinson-houston-sonoma-county/
Kathi and cornrow Dora livin' life 1/4 mile at a time.
Dora is live on the news right now giving a presser about dockworkers strike.
Her cornrows are gone at least.
Her cornrows are gone at least.
**** that puta.
CDUB98 said:
**** that puta.
Some want to.
If a ball gag was in use, I would.Scruffy said:CDUB98 said:
**** that puta.
Some want to.
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Gaeilge said:If a ball gag was in use, I would.Scruffy said:CDUB98 said:
**** that puta.
Some want to.
Biz Ag said:Gaeilge said:If a ball gag was in use, I would.Scruffy said:CDUB98 said:
**** that puta.
Some want to.
Especially considering that it's consensus she's got big ol' hairy saucer nips.
Lol
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