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I have heard a rumor that Orange County is set to significantly raise property taxes. Can anyone comment on this?
This is getting voted on in DC tomorrow, Sept. 23rd. It is not really
a local issue, but I wish to post it since I work towards these goals
locally. If it doesn't pass, perhaps local initiatives could be brought
forward.
*H.R. 6899: Comprehensive American Energy Security and Consumer Protection
Act*
Last night the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6899 the "Comprehensive
With the fate of the transfer tax not even decided, CH town manager Roger Stancil is already calling for an 11% tax rate hike for Chapel Hill. He warns that property tax rate increases of 3 to 10 cents (per $100 valuation) will not be uncommon in local jurisdictions. (And my guess is that this is a trend that will continue for the forseeable future. )
http://tinyurl.com/45cqlc
What: forum to discuss land transfer tax
When: Thursday 7:30pm
Where: Homestead Community Center, 600 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill
Who: Seven Orange County Democratic precinct committees plus Sen. Ellie Kinnard, Orange County Commissioner Mike Nelson and Kara Milonzi, assistant professor of public law at UNC
More info: Sally Crumbaugh at 968-8587 or scrumbaugh@infohandler.com or Stan Cheren at 942-9493 or stan@ranchopark.com
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