“The mayor’s plan won’t save people money — they’re being played as saps. It’s a total gimmick,” says Mark Pulliam, a retired attorney and local political activist. Read more here...
Austin Mayor Steve Adler says he’s suing for fair property appraisals. A tea party skeptic calls the legal gambit an “ill-conceived publicity stunt.” “The mayor’s plan won’t save people money — they’re being played as saps. It’s a total gimmick,” says Mark Pulliam, a retired attorney and local political activist. Read more here... Thanks to Mark Pullium for speaking on behalf of The Austin Tea Party.
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Budget at the Effective Tax Rate Whereas the City of Austin is experiencing strong growth in new properties being added to the tax rolls every year; and Whereas new properties mean new sources of revenue each year totaling in the millions of dollars; and Whereas, in spite of the growing tax base and rising property values, the City repeatedly raises the tax rate and takes in a higher percentage of dollars year after year, Therefore, we resolve that the City should henceforth set budgets according to the Effective Tax Rate, which would allow the city to collect the same amount of revenue as it did the previous year, with additional revenue coming in only from new properties on the tax roll, thereby providing immediate tax relief to property owners and hedging them from future bloated tax rate increases. Signed: The Austin Tea Party Co-Sign: sign in comments below Implement the Maximum Allowable Homestead Exemption Whereas assessed property values on Austin homes are skyrocketing; and Whereas Austin is the only major city in Texas that does not make a homestead exemption available to its residents; and Whereas cost of implementing the full homestead exemption can reasonably be absorbed by making strategic cuts within the city’s budget, Therefore, we resolve that the City of Austin should act quickly to bring tax relief to Austin homeowners by implementing the maximum allowable homestead exemption. Signed: The Austin Tea Party Co-Signer: sign below in comments Audit the City of Austin Whereas the new 10-1 City Council needs a clear picture of the state of the City’s financial and operational health; and Whereas knowing exactly what role the City plays in contributing to the affordability crisis in Austin due to possible redundancies and inefficiencies is critical to turning the crisis around; and Whereas internal auditors on the City’s payroll may be inclined to hide the full nature of the City’s financial or operational condition due to conflicts of interest; Therefore, we resolve that the City Council to hire an independent forensic auditor to conduct an investigation as the only way to guarantee a neutral, clear-eyed assessment of the state of the City's operations. Signed: The Austin Tea Party Co-Signer: sign below in comments |
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