As the internet Paul Revere, I am writing this to warn all Carmel, New York residents that the politicians are here burning down our dreams through high wasteful taxes. The goal is to wake up Americans in this dark time of unemployment, loss of homes, and ongoing tax increases. We need to gather together to stand, defend, and protect our hard earned dollars. "Muster at town and county board meetings.” Speak out against wasting your money for extravagant items that only benefit the few and are paid by the mass.
Over two hundred and thirty years ago our forefathers fought for freedom from unfair taxes, and independence from rulers that did not recognize the voice of the people. This Carmel Crier wonders if we haven’t gone through a time machine back to those dark years in the 1700’s. Are we not paying unfair high taxes? Are we not ruled by politicians who no longer listen to the voice of the people?
The Carmel Town Board voted to increase the 2010 town budget by 7½%. That is an increase of over 1 million dollars that is being spent recklessly without the concern of your financial burdens. There is no justification why this increase is far higher than inflation which actually has decreased to 2.8%.
There is a town board meeting almost every Wednesday. Please come and let your voice be heard. Click here for times and locations.
The voice of the people must be heard and I will continue to speak out!
Hello Carmel Crier,
ReplyDeleteWhat are these "extravagant items that only benefit the few"? Please give examples. Thanks!
A few examples of items that benefit the few:
ReplyDelete1) Our town is located 55 miles from NYC, with an easy commute by train or car. The town board however, voted in favor of 14 officers staying 2 nights each in NYC, to attend a conference. Combining hotel costs with food expenses, this brings the total cost per person from $150 (conference & traveling expense) to $650.
2) There is a skating rink in town with an annual cost of $20,000.00 in the budget. Although all taxpayers pay a portion of this cost to run the rink, it is not open to the public. Only members of a skating club are allowed to use it.
3) There was a vacant piece of property owned by a developer, where the town was receiving tax dollars. The land was not suitable for building, so the developer built a park and donated it to the town. This was approved by the town board. Now the taxpayers no longer receive the revenue on vacant land but instead pay $20,000.00 a year in maintenance fees.
During different times these items may not have seemed extravagant but these are difficult times. In the coming weeks I will be bringing more information in greater detail. Thank you for your interest.
Thanks for the examples. Good points, too. I'm not sure what can be done about #3. I mean, should the town not accept a gift of park land? But #2 would have me outraged if I was a Carmel resident. I'd show up with my ice skates and demand to be allowed to skate.
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