Guthrie Bill Would Set Taxing Authority for Fire Districts
The bill would set taxing authority, powers and duties for fire districts statewide.
The financial troubles of the Central Coventry Fire District are about to be compounded this year when tax bills go out. Unlike previous years, when the district sent out tax bills on a two-tiered system – one for residences, one for businesses – the receiver appointed to oversee the district’s operation has determined that the fire district does not have authority to designate tax classes. As a result, bills from the fire district this year will all be at one rate – the residential rate – which may please businesses owners whose bills will be lower, but will add stress to the district’s financial problems. “The receiver is correct that state law does not permit fire districts to set and administer tax classification plans,” said Rep. …
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Liketoknow
4:32 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
If you really want to be informed, go to the special master's website and read the budget he's presenting dummy. You're still the one who's stupid and misinformed john and you'll probably stay that way. more ›