From H. LeRoy Whiteley Jr., Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: The 2011 General Assembly session is now history. We wish we could say we achieved all that we set out to accomplish but in a largely one party state any gains must be savored. Our first efforts this year involved Senator Barry Glassman’s introduction of […]
McDonough: “Hide Your Wallets” with Passage of New State Budget
From the office of District 7 Del. Pat McDonough: Here we go again with the passage of another dishonest Maryland state budget. This $34 billion monstrosity increases current spending by about $1 billion. The House of Delegates Appropriations Committee labored mightily for many weeks, finally producing a miniscule $6 million cut. The Governor and the […]
Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation Praise Del. Mark Fisher for Interest on HB 1280
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Delegate Mark N. Fisher 217 House Office Building 6 Bladen Street Annapolis, Maryland 21401-1991 RE: House Bill 1280 Task Force – Study Property Tax Assessment Procedures and Appeals Process Dear Delegate Fisher, Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Yesterday we testified […]
Passaro/Whiteley: Critique of 2008 Report on Harford County Government Efficiency; “Inaction is Costing the Taxpayer $3 Million Per Month”
The following letter was sent to Harford County Council President Billy Boniface and the members of the county council. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. President Boniface and Council Members: Tony Passaro and I were invited to comment on a 2008 report on Harford County government efficiency. The copy furnished us was […]
Passaro/Sharretts: Tea Party Views on Public Sector Unions Vs. Private Sector Unions
From Tony Passaro and Cindy Sharretts: Americans have the freedom to choose their associations, and the activity of those associations. Employees’ wages and compensation are paid for from economic activity. Private businesses create economic activity. Government only spends the proceeds of that activity, does not itself create wealth, and continually taxes the American people in […]
Burbey: What Do Great Schools Cost?
From Ryan Burbey, Harford County Public Schools teacher: Much debate over the past couple of years has revolved around taxes and school funding. Local “Tea Party” activists would tell you that they pay too much in taxes and that our schools are massively wasteful institutions. At first glance, your tax bill may seem exorbitant, but […]
Del. James: “News about Lower Taxes and Job Creation”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Friends, I hope everyone is enjoying the spring as the school year starts to wind down and we all look forward to summer! I read an article in USA Today the other day that discussed taxes, something in the forefront of all of our minds. I have included […]
County Tax Database Expands Access to Personal Info
By Lorrie Warfield Special to The Dagger A new county tax database makes public a wide new array of information but could conflict with state confidentiality guidelines. Recently, the Harford County government unveiled its online Inquiry Service, which allows users to search properties by property tax ID, street address, water and sewer account number or […]
