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To all of you who ask "Where do my tax dollars go?"
Whether you are from Carmel, NY, or not, READ ON.
You will see the similarities in your hometown, & hopefully will want to SPEAK OUT!

Monday, November 1, 2010

CARMEL BOARD SPENDS TOO MUCH!

Carmel Town Board is getting ready to: Spend! Spend! Spend!
Budget Time October 5, 2010

Government’s first responsibility is “protect the people”. Beyond that responsibility we each have thoughts on the role government should play. Regardless of our thoughts, it is vital as a society that we remember –
“As we increase government responsibilities, we increase our tax responsibilities”.

There must be a balance between the demands of a community and its economic resources. With a strong supportive business climate, government can build a sound tax base and not burden resident taxpayers. Without a strong supportive business climate, government must depend on resident taxpayers for most of tax revenues. When government depends mostly on residents’ taxes for its financial responsibilities, it must consider the economic standard of its people when calculating the budget. Government cannot spend beyond the financial limits of their community. If government cannot create a sound tax base through businesses, then government must limit what they offer.

Carmel Town Government has failed to create a sensible supportive business climate, but continues to increase their financial needs above the inflation rate.

2007 USA inflation 2.8% - Carmel 2008 Tax increase 6.9%.
2008 USA inflation 3.8% - Carmel 2009 Tax increase 5.4%
2009 USA inflation -0.4% -Carmel 2010 Tax increase 7.56%.

USA inflation graph

This is government spending beyond the financial limits of their community.

Carmel Town Government ignores the financial difficulties of their citizens by refusing to be fiscally responsible. They need to re-evaluate all expenses and cut, cut, cut. Their first responsibility is to “protect the people” and question all other expenses.

On October 5, 2010 Carmel Town Board will begin their budget process. Taxpayers of Carmel must STOP LOOK & LISTEN to how their money is spent. Carmel must become financially responsible in using tax dollars for the needs of the majority.

Be sure to attend the November 3, 2010 Public Hearing on the 4.4% tax rate increase for 2011. This will be your only time to question and make comments.

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