Sentences with phrase «local taxpayers»
"Local taxpayers" refers to individuals or businesses who reside or operate within a specific area or locality and are responsible for paying taxes to support local government services and projects. Full definition
Yet in spite of everything it has done to keep a lid on property taxes, we think state government can do more to ease the burden on local taxpayers.
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«It simply doesn't make sense for local taxpayers to pay an extra $ 50 million to hold three primary elections and one general election in the same year,» he said.
This not only protects the interests of local taxpayers and service users, but improves and gives focus to decision making.
The problem can cost local taxpayers thousands of dollars, he said.
Besides putting armed officers in every school, the initiative by the state sheriff's association would shift the cost from local taxpayers to the state.
Some large districts, including in many cities, already have school resource officers in place, paid for by local taxpayers.
That money has allowed the district to build major projects without local taxpayer dollars.
This failure has cost state and local taxpayers more than $ 620 million.
Our goal in this project is to help elected officials, local taxpayer groups, community associations and concerned taxpayers explore ways of improving the quality and cost - effectiveness of local government.
A chamber - commissioned report suggests consolidation could save local taxpayers money.
Not surprisingly, local taxpayers bore a greater share of the expenses, too, paying about 52 percent of the total costs.
Each state has at least one local taxpayer advocate.
Yet we are faced with the question about how much responsibility local taxpayers should have for paying for public education.
What matters most to local taxpayers regarding our public schools (including charter public schools) is are they performing?
The state has been falling short of its obligation which places a greater burden on local taxpayers.
The «per - pupil» amount is delivered to schools regardless of how much the districts get in other forms of state aid or can raise from local taxpayers.
The study of equity was to address the growing gap between high - and low - spending districts and the implications for the quality of education received by students and for local taxpayers.
These schools are subsidized to the tune of more than $ 123 million in state and local taxpayer dollars.
They are not elected officials accountable to parents and the community and do not have the same stake in the vitality and improvement of local public schools, but they are allowed to require use of local taxpayer funds to support charter school operators, a form of taxation without representation that violates principles deeply rooted in our nation's history and values.
It would jeopardize hundreds of billions of dollars each year in new debt financing, and would push more construction and labor costs onto local taxpayers.
(Police overtime amounted to more than $ 9 million in local taxpayer expense last year.)
Kiggens says a full blown primary costs local taxpayers $ 100,000.
«Cuomo's approach has solved nothing for either our school children or our homeowners because he has refused to provide the state funding our schools need which has resulted in local taxpayers paying a record share of the cost of funding schools.»
'' Premier Christy Clark claimed that the AGLG would help local taxpayers, but this survey shows that AGLG audits cost municipalities an average of more than $ 12,000 for little or no results,» said NDP local government spokesperson Selina Robinson.
It costs so much to apply for US citizenship — $ 725 — that a top city official wants local taxpayers to pick up the $ 20.7 million tab for up to...
• Ignoring the reality of seriously ill people in need of intensive help ending up on the street or in county jails at local taxpayer expense because the state has shirked its responsibility and no other appropriate care is available is not making things better;
«The governor has put forth flawed plans that will abandon needed human services, leave the financial burden on families and local taxpayers as it further cripples struggling communities, such as Binghamton, Elmira and others across the Southern Tier.»
The June 28 decision by the high court effectively puts the voucher effort — which would have been paid for entirely with local taxpayer dollars — back on the legislative drawing board because there are no further avenues of appeal.
«They should learn from the Conservative councils across the country who are finding innovative ways to save local taxpayers money while delivering more for less.»
As a result, County Executive Brooks has ordered sweeping changes to ensure the continuity of vital LDC operations while also protecting local taxpayers.»
This survey shows that instead of saving money, the AGLG is now placing an additional burden on hard - pressed local taxpayers.»
Mr Denham said today: «The House may share my fear this move will end up costing local taxpayers far more than it will save.»
Liberal Democrats have identified the following problems with Labour's plans to introduce taxpayer - funded meals for primary children: — the Labour Government won't fund a pilot scheme as Islington doesn't meet its criteria so local taxpayers will have to pick up the whole tab.
Assuming Cuomo successfully proposes erasing the tax cap sunset date — with no other caveats or conditions — he will have assured that he leaves behind an enduringly positive legacy for New York local taxpayers.
Faso's Reform Plan to Cut Property Taxes Federal Plan Would Remove Albany's Medicaid Burden on Local Taxpayers Kinderhook, NY — April 5, 2016... Citing New York's outrageous -LSB-...]
New Three Person Unit Will Have No Cost to Local Taxpayers Through Cooperation with New York State
It's ironic just how badly state government is pummeling local taxpayers and then blaming local governments for property taxes that are directly related to overspending by the Legislature.»
Please recall — local taxpayers vote on (and support) school budgets put before them for approval despite NY State walking back it's historical level of support for local districts!
Bob Neill, Conservative shadow minister for London, said yesterday that politicians had a «duty» to ensure local taxpayers are not forced to write a blank cheque for the 2012 Olympics.
«By making it easier to compare taxes in different localities, we hope to encourage local taxpayers and elected officials to search for ways of reducing taxes and spending.»
Last week, local taxpayers gave Beekmantown Central officials the greenlight, with a 471 - 230 vote, to move forward with improvements to all four schools.
Recommends expanding the School Property Tax Report Card to require school districts to include information displaying the three year change in the school tax levy compared to the change in the consumer price index thereby allowing local taxpayers to review school spending trends.
«Local taxpayers simply can not afford to foot an ever - growing bill for town hall pensions, especially for highly paid senior officers and town hall chief executives.
«While there's no excuse for this, George Latimer should explain why he voted to protect low - cost apartments for well - off Manhattan socialites while refusing to protect struggling local taxpayers right here in Westchester County,» Colelty said.
Just 6 percent of property taxes are spent on Medicaid, or $ 176.21 average cost per resident — that's 47th the state, making the overall savings for local taxpayers under the Collins / Faso Amendment debatable.