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FBurgNews » Eric Martin http://www.fburgnews.com Fredericksburg's Community News Blog Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:16:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Spotsy GOP Chairman Thomas Responds to Tonight’s County BOS Tax Hike http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/yn6e1baRkts/spotsy-gop-chairman-thomas-responds-to.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/yn6e1baRkts/spotsy-gop-chairman-thomas-responds-to.html#comments Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:15:00 +0000 Eric Martin tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970453742632509708.post-2290887735150705570
"Of course, we are very disappointed at tonight's result. We had hoped that the Board majority would have listened to the taxpayers and businesses who did not want a tax hike above equalization.

This vote is more than unwise politically- it is simply bad policy. This Board of Supervisors has now raised property taxes over 15% just since the Great Recession began- which explains why Spotsylvania led all of Virginia in foreclosure rate last year. One can only hope a similar effect on businesses does not come to pass. This is what bad policy does- hurt the taxpayers and the county.

We were pleased to see our own nominee, Mr. Logan, and endorsee, Mr. Jackson, vote with the taxpayers. We do hope this makes it crystal clear to the taxpayers in the county that we do stand with them for limited government and a low-tax, pro-growth philosophy. They, and we, have a long way to go- but together, we can get there. If they are willing to help, we'll be at the Salem church Library April 29 at 7pm."]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/yn6e1baRkts/spotsy-gop-chairman-thomas-responds-to.html/feed/ 0 Hundreds of Spotsy Conservatives Tell Supervisors to “Hold The Line!” On Proposed Tax Rate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/o-wNR5D9bTQ/hundreds-of-spotsy-conservatives-tell.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/o-wNR5D9bTQ/hundreds-of-spotsy-conservatives-tell.html#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:35:00 +0000 Eric Martin tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970453742632509708.post-3021723994655447618 from today's Free Lance-Star

Even though they face as much as a 42 percent increase in their real-estate tax bills, Spotsylvania County business owners were largely absent from last night's public hearing on the fiscal year 2011 budget.

But some residents showed up to urge supervisors to keep taxes low.

Business owners will pay more in real-estate taxes because the 2010 assessments for commercial property increased three-tenths of a percent. With an equalized tax rate of 83 cents per $100 assessed value, a commercial property owner would pay $1,062 more for a building assessed at $500,000.

An equalized tax rate means the county will generate the same amount of revenue as it did this fiscal year.

If the rate approved is 88 cents, which is what supervisors advertised, businesses will pay 42 percent more.

Residential property assessments declined overall by 28.2 percent, and more than half of county residents will pay less or the same in real-estate taxes with an equalized rate. How much more those who did have increases in their residential assessments will pay depends on the rate supervisors approve later this month.

One man said his real-estate tax bill could increase at least $900 a year.

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]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/o-wNR5D9bTQ/hundreds-of-spotsy-conservatives-tell.html/feed/ 0 Specifics from our Chairman about our Reagan Day Dinner This Coming Monday, April 12 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/Aq4HbEoUSD4/specifics-from-our-chairman-about-our.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/Aq4HbEoUSD4/specifics-from-our-chairman-about-our.html#comments Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:33:00 +0000 Eric Martin tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3970453742632509708.post-4106740395775460985

As you know by now, the Spotsylvania Republican Committee, along with the Louisa GOP, is having our annual celebration of the Gipper and Honest Abe on this Monday, April 12, at 7 pm (with a 6 pm VIP reception) at the Lake Anna Winery.

This is a HUGE event for our committee and for helping Rob Wittman and Eric Cantor get re-elected- AND for helping do our part to take back Congress from the grip of Nancy Pelosi! The more we raise to help Rob and Eric, the more they can help Republican challengers beat four- yes, four- Democratic incumbents in Virginia! These are 1/10 the number of pickups needed to take back the House!

The tickets are an affordable $60 for individuals, $500 for a small table of 6, and $800 for a table of 10. Why get the tables instead of individual tickets? Because then you get invited to a special VIP reception with the special guest of the evening, Congressman Rob Wittman!

In addition to Congressman Wittman, an all-star lineup of Chris Peace, Bobby Orrock, Mark Cole, and many other local standouts in the General Assembly will be there, as well as Republican Party of Virginia Chairman Pat Mullins.

Committee member Cheryl Snyder, who has catered for the White House, will cater this event, which will include some of the best wine in Virginia! It will be an event that is truly worth your time and treasure!
So I hope you will join these guests and myself for a wonderful evening, where we get to celebrate a little- and prepare ourselves for the battle ahead in November!
Steve Thomas,
Chairman
Spotsylvania Republican Committee]]> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/spotsygop/iBkn/~3/Aq4HbEoUSD4/specifics-from-our-chairman-about-our.html/feed/ 0