I think the sales tax issue is a smart one to explore this election season.
Your approach on taxes should be discussing ways to put money back into the residents pockets, not looking for gimmicks to put money into the town coffers. That's what democrats are for.
It is something I can work on during my administration. I prefer to work incrementally with what is in front of me.
Take care, Rick
In the era of Trump, the one thing I thought Republicans would have learned is that the average American isn't looking for incrementalism. They are looking for bold statements. The people have been getting incrementally screwed for decades by politicians speaking in platitudes.
PS By no means does this mean I support Trump. Just my opinion on why he won. (Besides russians hacking election)
It is something I can work on during my administration. I prefer to work incrementally with what is in front of me.
Take care, Rick
Who do you believe benefits from the County taking $100,000,000 out of the local economy through sales tax and putting it into the hands of county legislators? Whose pockets does the $100,000,000 end up going into?
Thank you for replying. One of the major underpinnings of your concern(s) has to do with our local economy. I am interested in pursuing our responsible share of sales tax from the county. It appears that we receive 3-4 million dollars from our roughly 100 million received by county sales tax. I think this is the best place to start the conversation.
Take care, Rick
Thank you for your response. I will pose a question to you....What do you propose to do in Rotten-dam that would make me want to move back?
As far as sales tax, or any other tax for that matter, has historically shown to benefit only two groups of people. 1. those folks who's salary and benefits are paid for with tax dollars. 2. those folks who DON'T/CAN'T work. That's it in a nutshell.
Another question....what areas are you looking at to cut taxes/costs in Rotten-dam, and if so, what areas? Have you considered privatizing the ambulance service?
And i will ask you again, and hopefully you can respond...what department is the lion's share of the Rotten-dam budget?
Thank you again and i wish you luck.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
The Town of Rotterdam needs government for the people and the only way to succeed in this is to elect
candidates that are NOT professional politicians....the issues discussed are very important a a priority...But
keep in mind Rotterdam has not changed over the years for the citizens of this Town. Government seems to
include only those that are "yes" people and do not stand up and say no more to the "waste" in this Town.
You get hired if you know someone and not about experience needed. Raises for all the "waste" on
inexperience...new hires when it has been said there is no money....apartments galore ...for who? adding
to congestion on our main roads.....it may be menial but the small things lead to the bigger issue.....the
right hand doesn't know what the left is doing....and the power is for personal agenda....
Rotterdam needs candidates NOT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED. but want the good for the Town......
time for change and new blood....let's rid the Town of those that think power is the answer....
VOTE GUIDERELLI....GENTILE..DUFEK....CLEVELAND
Time to move ahead....and get rid of the past....
Define what you consider "waste". Then describe how you will eliminate the "waste". Then tell us how the average resident will benefit from the elimination of the "waste".
So far, the only message I see from the GOP is how they are going to get the Town their "fair share" of sales tax revenue from the County.
Dufek??? REALLY???? omg!! Guiderelli??? REALLY???? and who might the 'G-man' have connections to?
This wouldn't be moving ahead by any stretch!!
sadly....the rotten-dam dems/cons will win! the reps don't have a strong enough platform...imho
HOW THEY GONNA LOWER TAXES?????????????
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
it's the citizens in this town that think like you do...always negative.....$$$$...goes in the pockets of these so called intelligent politicians...remember they are all or were practicing lawyers....and know there way around to corrupt the system....WASTE?....if you have to be told then you are oblivious to what really goes on in this Town besides the "rumors"......how about inept personnel in positions ...they are there because of "smooze" or who they know...how about seeing 15 men in a circle around a hole in the ground and 2 actually working...how about the double dippers.....etc., there's so much more but not living in this Town (so u say)... you don't see it....that's some of the waste and also the ancient software that would save $$$$$ and number of personnel...little things lead to bigger problems...and lastly, bullying.....really big and always has been with the career politicians.....
it's the citizens in this town that think like you do...always negative.....$$$$...goes in the pockets of these so called intelligent politicians...remember they are all or were practicing lawyers....and know there way around to corrupt the system....WASTE?....if you have to be told then you are oblivious to what really goes on in this Town besides the "rumors"......how about inept personnel in positions ...they are there because of "smooze" or who they know...how about seeing 15 men in a circle around a hole in the ground and 2 actually working...how about the double dippers.....etc., there's so much more but not living in this Town (so u say)... you don't see it....that's some of the waste and also the ancient software that would save $$$$$ and number of personnel...little things lead to bigger problems...and lastly, bullying.....really big and always has been with the career politicians.....
How about the padding of pensions by allowing people to work excessive overtime during their last 3 years of employment? How about the 1 town service that consumes 100% of the property tax revenue?
It is something I can work on during my administration. I prefer to work incrementally with what is in front of me.
Take care, Rick
Do your opponents running on the opposing ticket disagree with your position on getting an increase in sales tax revenue that is collected by the Democrat controlled County Legislature? Wouldn't Democrats have a better chance at convincing their fellow travelers that infest the County Legislature to increase the % Rotterdam receives? Nobody seems too concerned about the $100 MILLION taken out of the economy every year.
I'm beginning to believe this election is another charade where the voters get the choice of "heads I win, tails you lose".
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