Sunday, January 13, 2008

THIS WEEK - RALEIGH RESIDENTS: 0, WAKE/DOWNTOWN RALEIGH ELITE: 2

SO FAR (JUST THIS WEEK):

David King, head of the Triangle Transit Authority, proposes yet another regressive sales tax increase for area residents.

Boylan Mayor Meeker proposes a very regressive 50% surcharge on Raleigh water users.

Also let's not forget that Gordon Smith and the downtown Raleigh elite also want to raise your taxes through the property revaluation process.

I'm sure this is just beginning. Raleigh's City Council (Meeker & Co.) will also use the bonds passed last fall to raise property taxes as well.

Look soon for the "it's just a cup of coffee daily for the children, etc." lobbying effort. We've long since gone past the cup of coffee. We've already taxed the whole breakfast meal and are moving on to lunch and dinner.