"Every taxpayer needs to prepare for an increase in property taxes," he said.
Every year I save; every year those savings are outpaced by the increase in property values.
A new budget was written, which necessitated a drastic increase in property taxes.
This week, the mayor, Michael Bloomberg, pushed through an 18% increase in property tax.
The increase in property values that results from development would mean more revenue for the city.
But for him to take credit for the increase in property values in our community is ridiculous.
One thing that may influence us is the poor fiscal shape of Nassau County and the increase in property taxes.
According to the Police Department's statistics, crime has been flat in recent years, except for an increase in property theft.
In 2008, for instance, the administration persuaded the City Council to push through a $1.2 billion increase in property taxes.
A 75% increase in property taxes would cover the police and firefighters' pensions and little else, says Mr Msall.
The increase in property taxes is part of a raft of new taxes introduced by Mr Hollande's government.
