The note below was forwarded as an opinion which is subject to interpretation of the facts that the individual was exposed to. It is put forth to inspire thought and comment and nothing more.
A tax for the Blind Deaf and Dumb.
What intelligent human being would vote for a Transfer Tax that a bunch of misfits just happen to come up with, when they can't even manage what they already have. Was it in some dark corner they got together in a huddle and made up a Ballot item that allows them to not only, not designate the money's generated but gives them an open hand to carry it forward until eternity!
The way the Ballot item is worded they could buy pencils for the school system or condoms for the County Board Meetings. Isn't it time we held someone accountable? They hold you accountable when tax time comes around, don't they? They hold you accountable when a permit fees are due, don't they? They hold you accountable when they need fees for garbage, don't they?
They're depending on a low turn out on Election Day to see this thing pass. Wouldn't it be a shame to see this pass with just a few votes cast. The out come, you will have to live with like it or not. Who knows maybe we'll need a condom if they get their way.
Thank You,
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Remove the wizzzard "OZ"
"Citizens for Education" appointed treasurer, Christine Vann Colcord, whom filed paperwork with the Swain County Board of Elections, 17 Oct 07, one day before the start of "One stop voting". The mailing address for this committee is POB 777, Bryson City, N.C. 28713. The phone number given for the treasurer is listed as 828-488-1168, which just happens to be the phone number of United Community Bank, on Slope St., where this person is an employee. According to General Manager of Allison Sign Company located in Sylva, N.C. Ms. Colcord in person, requested two billboards installation promoting the passage of the Land Transfer Tax in Swain County and then according to written records of Allison Sign Co. requested the invoice be sent to 245 School Dr., Bryson City, N.C. 28713, which just happens to be the mailbox located at the School Annex on School House Hill in Bryson City.
A sidecar to all this information is: the Assistant Treasurer is listed as: Sue King, which just happens to be the Mother of Kevin King, County Manager, which is the nephew of Phil Carson, County Commissioner, and first cousin to Cindi Woodard, Administrative Secretary to Swain County. When confronted at a County Commission meeting about the family connections and the reported information that a County Administrator was visiting the real estate office to lobby for the passage of the Land Transfer Tax, the response was, "it was for informational purposes that he was visiting them". My question here is: "Have you ever heard of a County Administrator/Manager making personal appearances to particular groups or individuals for the passage of a referendum that the county has put on a ballot??" As reported by the County Manager, in an earlier meeting, (when??) Phil Carson, one of the County Commissioners, had requested that the money be spent on new school construction. Since this is a non-repealed tax at what point does one stop new building construction, at some point there will be no need for new buildings. But, the tax is on going, just what will it be used for next?? As the old saying goes: "the more you got, the more you spend". Supposedly, the ABC stores were to end educational shortfalls, then a few years ago, "the Educational Lottery" was to end the need for new taxes. Something has a stench here. How many taxes have you ever know of that have ever been repealed? None I recall, and I ain't that old.
As a Real Estate Broker, our office was visited by a county administrator today to educate us on the Land Transfer Tax. I was not in the office at the time.
This tax will not take money from our pockets as is being told by county administrators and commissioners and the school system. As a land owner it will effect me, if I wish to sell or even deed my property to my children someday.
I am strongly against it as a resident and native of Swain County. WE DO NOT NEED A NEW TAX.
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