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	Name:	copperline -
	Subject:	Taxation & Representation
	Date:	9/13/2006 7:26:27 AM

Those of us in Coosa County have just seen our newly adjusted appraisals from the County Tax office, and many of us are shocked by the jump in values from last year. Based on what I know about Coosa County, the funds provided by property taxes is probably one of the only revenue sources they have. Please don't misunderstand when I say that I still can't argue against increased appraisals... there is ample evidence that the appraised value of my lot is still less than the retail value... But here's my issue: word comes now that when a neighbor of mine asked about improving our roads, the county's response was dismissive and the unlying message was "you don't vote down here".
So here's the question, folks. How do non-residents owners participate as full-fledged citizens and get local government to pay attention to our concerns when we don't vote in their elections? How do we participate in influencing local government decisions such as zoning and building codes, etc in the future?

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Taxation & Representation - copperline - 9/13/2006 7:26:27 AM

Taxation & Representation - roswellric - 9/13/2006 8:01:11 AM

Taxation & Representation - Tallyman - 9/13/2006 10:03:23 PM

TV stations and newspapers... - Osms - 9/13/2006 8:13:42 AM

? - roswellric - 9/13/2006 8:24:58 AM

Hint.. - Osms - 9/13/2006 10:04:06 AM

Taxation & Representation - BamaBob3 - 9/13/2006 4:37:57 PM

Taxation & Representation - copperline - 9/14/2006 8:06:39 AM

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