Currently there is a story being leaked apparently that if the LAND TRANSFER TAX FAILS that our ESTEEMED COUNTY COMMISSIONERS shall look toward re-evaluation of property values for the money they need.
Can anyone shed light on this rumor?
If it is correct, why would they ask the Voters of the County to decide on raising taxes since they plan to do it anyway? Is it because they don't have the guts to do it up front and would rather go around our backs.
Right now many elderly, and those on fixed income, as well as those on tight budgets can barely pay the taxes being levied now by this Nottingham Bunch. How long will it be before they begin foreclosure on people's property in the name of the County. How long will it be before King Glenn and his hinchman take bread from your table?
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If anyone believes that in '08 that the "Nottingham Bunch" will not look at a re-evaluation of property taxes, they must believe in: Jack Frost, Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny, Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman. The "Bunch" will bridle no attempt to raise capital in any shape, form or fashion. And they have such good land speculation business savy, surely they have someone (relative or otherwise) that they can purchase land from and then, greatly overpay its value. They have adapted an adage of: "rob from the poor, and make our friends rich".
It isn't right. Even now the elderly or those on fixed income have to make installment payments just so they can keep what they already have worked and paid for.
It isn't right. Even now the elderly or those on fixed income have to make installment payments just so they can keep what they already have worked and paid for.
It isn't right. Even now the elderly or those on fixed income have to make installment payments just so they can keep what they already have worked and paid for.
There was a letter in the Waynesville paper complaining about counties who were not putting the method of taxation up for a vote. You seem to be complaining that the commissioners *are* putting it up for a vote, rather than just doing it.
Yes, a tax hike is probable, in some form or fashion. Todays election is a referendum on the form of that taxation. Be thankful that you have a choice, unlike other places.
I'm no more in favor of a property tax hike than the next person, but to suggest that Swain County is by any means unfairly taxed is incorrect. According to data on the National Association of Builders website, which tracks property taxes nationwide, Swain County has the 2nd lowest property tax rate in North Carolina. Some counties, such as Durham, Orange and Cumberland counties, have tax rates nearly 2 1/2 times higher than Swain.
Accusing a public official of a desire to raise taxes simply to cause foreclosures is an extremely inflammatory statement. Back your statements up with facts. The fact is, Swain County is taxed less than all but one other county in North Carolina. Coupled with the fact that only 15% of Swain County is taxable property in the first place, you should count your blessings that so far the county government has been able to operate on this small of a revenue stream.
Get real said,
Great POST... Thanks
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