Is the new multi-million police station really needed or is this another example of political grandstanding and wasted tax dollars ??? A lot of taxpayers aren't aware that TIF (tax increment financing) funding that is financing the new station actually takes tax money away for the cash strapped County. Forcing the County to file suit creating mandates in order to make up for the shortages, which then creates increased taxes on property owners.
Property owners in the rural areas of the county in essence are actually helping finance sometimes frivolous projects like the new police station, in order to make the local politicians look good for the next election. The BatBlog is pretty sure residents in Otisco and other outlying areas wouldn't see any benefit or be too happy about helping finance Jeff's pet projects. Until the state legislature starts limiting the TIF dollars that drain County dollars away from them this in our opinion unfair practice will continue, and our local politicians will continue to abuse it....
Let's be honest while there is crime here locally this isn't New York City or even Louisville. Police officers here probably spend 90% of their time locking up drunks, directing traffic around schools, and cruising the local fast food, and Thorntons...The current station should suffice, especially if it would save taxpayers money...
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Bravo, right on.
ReplyDeleteHey! That's my line! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job HT! Keep on educating!
Maybe one day we'll get enough people to wake up! Maybe!
Wonder which local politician wants this built? I dont believe the primary motive is to use this as a re-election gig. THIS IS CLARK COUNTY! Somebody wants to send a multi-million dollar contract to a personal friend or relative of theirs. And by doing so, inherit a nice chunk of change off the top of the unreasonably overpriced, TIF funded contract so both parties involved win BIG TIME!
ReplyDeleteIs this not a product of annexation?
ReplyDeleteI thought there were police/citizen ratios that needed to be followed.
Gotta put them somewhere.
Tina (Martina Webster) is right it is her "line" she really brought to my attention the full effects of TIF's on taxpayers and in our case the Clark Co. budget crunch...
ReplyDeleteTina is running for Clark Co. Assessor and the BatBlog feels she will make an excellent one. She is well educated about government operations and their effects like TIF's...and has the background and experience to be a great assessor....
Woo the need probably was increased with annexation I agree...but it's just overkill in my opinion when a lot of the the average taxpayers are struggling....
ReplyDeleteJust to clarify, I love that you posted HT. The more people are exposed to the truth, the sooner we can fix Clark County's budget woes.
ReplyDeleteRedevelopment funds are not like other funds that can't be used for other things. They have the option to "pass through" and go back to the county, all legally.
That's what needs to happen!