Archive for May, 2007
The Homestead Tax Credit Ploy
At the meeting of Salisbury’s City Council on May 29 we once again heard Don Cathcart (Lynn’s husband) argue that homeowners should accept and fund the Mayor’s proposed budget “by means of a double-digit tax increase“ because of the so-called homestead tax credit. That device protects a resident from paying higher property tax on [...]
Break The Chains!
The deadline is near. The choice for Salisbury voters is simple:
BREAK THE CHAINS!
STOP THE BUREAUCRACY!
SIGN THE PETITION!
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Let The Voters Decide!
Stop the 17% Tax Increase!
Sign the Referendum Petition TODAY!
On April 23, the Salisbury City Council majority voted for a last-minute charter change to allow for a
17% TAX INCREASE
as requested in the Mayor’s budget –
Before the council had even met to discuss the budget!
Sign the petition to put this huge tax hike to referendum!
Final 3 Days [...]
A True Man of Principle
Bob Caldwell is a true man of principle. This gentleman has served Salisbury and Wicomico County his entire adult life. He works full time. He donates countless hours to the Wellness Community. When he could spend what little spare time he has with his family he has chosen to devote time [...]
Attacking The Responsible Minority
Tuesday evening’s Salisbury City Council meeting was as close to choreographed as you can get without a dress rehearsal. There were a few perfunctory resolutions to be handled. There was a small change to the agenda to vote on whether or not to post the management letter from the city’s audit on the [...]
Recall?
ShoreThings has posted a rebuttal to Mr. Duval’s post this week about whether or not a recall of certain Salisbury officials is legal. ShoreThings is absolutely correct. A recall is definitely legal. The question - is it politically feasible?
The answer is YES! If citizens want to organize a recall petition I [...]
The Princess Louise Show Continues
I deliberately gave Salisbury Council President Louise Smith a free pass over Monday’s “Tilghman Times” piece telling us all how the Princess is going to unify the council by telling falsehoods and raising taxes. However, Tuesday’s piece demands response. Someone has to speak up if the “Tilghman Times” is going to continue to [...]
The Most Efficient Department in Salisbury Government
Salisbury city employees, on the taxpayers’ dime, are trying to convince citizens that they should be willing to accept a tax increase to continue footing all of the bill for the Salisbury Zoo. Don’t get me wrong. Shelly and I have always loved the zoo. Our kids enjoyed the zoo. That’s [...]
What’s Wrong With Principle?
I was both amused, and saddened, by the rank speculation and poor analysis of Sunday’s DuvaFiles post on the Andy Harris campaign for the 1st Congressional District seat currently held by Rep. Wayne Gilchrest. The “potential problems” proffered run from the sad to the ridiculous.
Start with the first obvious question the man in the [...]
Don’t Give Up The Ship!
“Shore Things” has a great post on the current state of the Salisbury budget battles. The author seems to have a good take on what’s happening and seems supportive of the fiscal restraint being exhibited by Councilwomen Campbell and Cohen. What I don’t understand is why the author wants them to give up [...]
Corporate Welfare …
… for the little guy.
One of my big arguments with the current GOP is corporate welfare. If you are in favor of cutting entitlements (as I am), it’s a tad hypocritical to be in favor of that while endorsing government giveaways to business. Now when you talk about corporate welfare most people think [...]
Extremist Politics
As usual, MonoBlogue has a great post … this time on Maryland Sen. Andy Harris’ announcement that he will challenge incumbent Republican Wayne Gilchrest.
In a previous post I described Sen. Harris’ announcement as a first step. Technically it is, but I spoke with Andy Thursday evening and he told me that the exploratory committee [...]
The Great Amnesty Bill of 2007 …
… according to George Will.
There was never any question where the liberals in this country stood. If you provide amnesty to enough poor illegal immigrants, you’ve got that many more people on the entitlement gravy train. That translates into more Democrat voters.
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How Many People Visit the Zoo?
Joe Albero of Salisbury News makes an excellent point. IF the Salisbury Zoo charged visitors $1, and IF the Salisbury Zoo truly attracted hundreds of thousands of visits, then the Salisbury Zoo would have a non-taxpayer funded source of revenue totaling in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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The Great Public / Private Partnership
As Salisbury faces its current fiscal crisis I want you to think back to the past few years. Millions of dollars in developer reimbursements were paid out and now must be paid for by the Salisbury taxpayer. Tens of millions of dollars have been borrowed in the form of TIF bonds for so [...]
