Taxes up the axess till 100 %

[UNiRAC]

When is the demonstrations!!?! The elders are forced to liquidate to the south , even in the face of a protesting populace of Milford,Southington and other surrounding Cities these last [2] two years, and even poorer folks in re-valuation in [even] Fairfield, Cheshire , Wallingford... and others . And Greenwich PEOPLE benefit for / because of the RICH influence in taxation... [say 20 mils?? vs 30 ??] Jodi Rell - plz listen to R. Bloomenthahl before the people revolt !:(
what relief does a 30 MIL rate give people!?!?! we will be demonstrating a the Carpetbaggers Budget meetings, and 2/3's of the city's BUDGET to education is NOT an excuse [for sucking up '30 mils' !!!

[mnozzolio]

The uproar over revaluation shows a lack of understanding of the process. From what I understand, revals are required periodically. Not every reval involves inspecting individual properties. Instead, a sampling of recent sales are pulled to determine relative value, much as a Realtor does when setting a sales price. We know that property values have increased in recent years. They appear to be leveling off, or least not increasing as fast.

One of the best things about Meriden, IMHO, is that it is not susceptible to wild swings in the market. Property value growth has been slow and steady, as people seek more affordable places to live. Meriden is still a city with some problems, but signs are encouraging. And increased property value is a good thing, or am I missing something?

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

The mill rate can't be determined until the city budget is determined, and all expenses AND revenues, ie., state aid, are factored in. I'm not defending our council or administration, but they live in the city and are affected by any tax increase, just as we are.

The bottom line is, people should wait until they see what the proposed budget and tax rate are before getting in a huff.

[rapuda]

Well said (written) mnozzolio.

For those of you that purchased a home in Meriden within the past 15 years, all I can say is "that's Meriden." I don't know how Meriden was more than 15 years ago, but when we were looking to buy a home in 1992, everyone told us to buy in Meriden because the price of homes were less there. We decided against it due to the higher taxes, utilities, crime rate, and corrupt politicians. Also, the education system was a question mark. Meriden has had high taxes for a long time, and probably always will. Those are the things that should be considered before buying a home.
If you're unhappy with your city you either have to run for a position within your government, or at least get involved within the government or move to another town.

[UNiRAC]

Well said (written) mnozzolio.

For those of you that purchased a home in Meriden within the past 15 years, all I can say is "that's Meriden." I don't know how Meriden was more than 15 years ago, but when we were looking to buy a home in 1992, everyone told us to buy in Meriden because the price of homes were less there. We decided against it due to the higher taxes, utilities, crime rate, and corrupt politicians. Also, the education system was a question mark. Meriden has had high taxes for a long time, and probably always will. Those are the things that should be considered before buying a home.
If you're unhappy with your city you either have to run for a position within your government, or at least get involved within the government or move to another town.
GET INVOLVED OR JUST BE IGNORED?