September 29, 2004, 06:45 AM
Harris County Commissioners refuse to cut taxpayers a break
Once again the “rinos” have struck. Republicans in name only, rhinos, who hold sway in Harris County Commissioners Court, decided not to give homeowners a tax break yesterday; so much for their campaign promises of smaller government and looking out for you. The county figures to take in almost 50-million-dollars more in revenue this year due to increased appraisals. The county already has a 200-million-dollar surplus.
The Commissioners had a chance to pass some of that increase in savings back to homeowners. They chose not to give you a break, not even a few bucks. In a debate with Harris County Tax Assessor, Paul Bettencourt, the county agreed with Paul that they had a surplus and would receive another windfall at a cost to homeowners. However, they apparently decided that they could do a better job of handling your money then you can.
This is another example of why we need action in Austin. Local officials, even republicans, never seem to have enough. They are like the fat character in the Monty Python skit. He kept eating and eating and eating and eating. He never got enough. One day after a 20 course meal he exploded in the middle of the restaurant after eating one last thin wafer mint. One day the politicians are going to have one thin mint too many. Only this time, it will be the public who explodes in a full out tax revolt.
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