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local taxpayers’ wallets in danger

Because of the stock market crash and losses in risky investments, Florida’s public employee pension fund is way too low. The state could take a chance that the stock market will rebound: Florida has not only taken a hit on stocks but also on risky real estate ventures, private equity deals and securities tied to the subprime [...]

hart to discuss tax increase

HART’s next board meeting will be Monday, August 4, at 8:30AM. This may prove to be an interesting session. TBO reported yesterday that the HART Board of Directors plan to vote on whether to pursue a sales tax funded rail initiative in 2010. What didn’t make the papers is that HART is also [...]

florida votes

As I’m sure you have heard, McCain won half of Florida’s Republican delegates, and Clinton won the Democratic straw poll. Also, you overwhelmingly voted to pass Amendment 1, choosing to grab a bit of cash now instead of just hoping there is some later. It looks like about 40% of registered voters made their way [...]

To vote or not to vote

OK, so who is gonna’ mark a ballot next week (or mail in an absentee ballott, or perhaps early vote)? [poll=17] Besides the Presidential Primary, the property tax amendment (Amendment 1) will be on the table for your consideration as well as other referendums and local items depending on where you’re voting….

Florida Primary Election

January 10, 2008Leave your thoughts!

Ballot issues include US Presidential primary ballots and a vote on Amendment 1 (property tax relief). [poll=17]

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