Reduce the Growing Tax Burden In Fairfax County!
Whereas, Fairfax County, Virginia's real estate assessments have increased dramatically for the third straight year;Whereas, the average residential tax bill will increase by an estimated $427 this ye... continue reading »
"Downsize and cut spending!!"
"I am very sad at the GREED of the people that run Fairfax Co."
"Why? Why? Why? Why do we have the highest tax base in the Commonwealth of Virginia?"
"reduce tax rate so impact equals a smaller increase per household."
"My taxes have increased an actual 50% in 2 years. This is disgraceful."
"My house assessment has risen fron $141K in Jan '99 to $219K in Jan '02. Thats a 55% increase in 3 years. If Fairfax County needs revenues, they should be sponsering an equitable tax such as a small increase in the sales or perhaps on gas. At least that w"
"Taxes are not the answer to every problem; they are not even the answer to most problemsw; I cannot think of a problem for which they are the best answer. NO NEW TAXES--and reduce those real estate assessments. That is the worst kind of tax, an underhande"
"Constant increases in real estate taxes place the burden of compensating for the economic slump squarely on the shoulders of the home owners, many of whom have also been adversely impacted by the recession. This is an unequal and unfair burdening of the p"
"Stay-at-home mom is fed up! Must we all be dual-income families to afford living here? We taxpayers must adjust our budgets; how about you, the government? We are NOT convinced that you have made enough effort to cut spending and get rid of programs that "
"i'm retired living on fixed income"
"We have too high of a tax burden in this county! We are not all wealthy!"
"After 42 plus years of residency Fairfax County, I cannot remember a time when I have been as disgusted with the County's Board of Supervisor's than I am at this time. Three years of huge tax increases is simply outrageous considering the fact that it app"
"Instead, look into the county's effective use of taxpayer's money."
"Reduce taxes - The board should have seen economic downturns and budgeted for it!!!"
"Increasing tax rates will further depress the state economy and lead to lower tax revenues in the long run. Try lowering taxes, you might be plesantly surprised at the results! JFK was!"