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Written by Editor
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 15:51 |
VBTA praised Mathieson for the fact he has been ineffective, saying, "This is only the second Democratic incumbent the VBTA has endorsed.  John Bell
"The fact that Delegate Mathieson has not been a significant source of legislation in his first term is viewed as prudent, not being ineffective. There is no doubt among the public that the last thing we need is more laws."
VBTA, on the other hand went negative on Villaneuva because he "takes full credit for reducing the real estate tax rate by 27 percent (from 1.22 to .89 cents per hundred dollars of assessed value). Councilman Villanueva of course fails to take credit for raising the actual real estate taxes you pay by approximately 50 percent.
"To offset the house values that historically outstripped the growth of home-owners income, the real estate tax rate should be 61 cents and not the current 89 cent per hundred rate. Playing loose with the number unfortunately is not a recently acquired habit by Councilman Villanueva," said VBTA.
Villaneuva also supported big regional government and a regional sales tax that would have applied to services like haircuts and car repairs.
VBTA said, "Do not reward a big spender by putting him in charge of a bigger public checkbook.
"Re-elect Mathieson, he has earned your vote by holding the line on taxes."
Read the full statement of the VBTA on the endorsements:
Mathieson
Bell
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Last Updated on Thursday, 22 October 2009 16:27 |
