Don't Increase Commercial Property Taxes in Alexandria
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Petition to the City Council of Alexandria, Virginia
By
Residents, Businesses, and Employees in Alexandria, Virginia
Sponsored by
The Old Town Business and Professional Association
http://www.otbpa.com
Alexandria Taxpayers United
http://www.atuonline.org
We urge Alexandria City Council members NOT to increase commercial property taxes.
Increasing commercial property taxes will drive away new and established businesses as they search for friendlier jurisdictions. Alexandria shouldn't be chasing off the good local jobs attached to these businesses.
Alexandria's unique economy, especially the small independent businesses concentrated in Del Ray and Old Town, will be inordinately damaged by another tax increase in these economically challenging times.
Should the City Council increase commercial property taxes, Alexandria consumers will face the prospect of higher prices as businesses pass along the costs. Higher prices will especially hurt low-income and less-mobile residents who have a harder time shopping around for lower-priced goods.
Alexandria can capitalize on the recent commercial property tax increases in some other Northern Virginia localities by simply keeping the current tax rate the same. This will naturally drive business and consumers to Alexandria. The City's leaders can use this opportunity to foster a reputation for Alexandria as the most pro-business jurisdiction in Northern Virginia.
Please, protect our small businesses and consumers by rejecting any increase in the commercial property tax.
By
Residents, Businesses, and Employees in Alexandria, Virginia
Sponsored by
The Old Town Business and Professional Association
http://www.otbpa.com
Alexandria Taxpayers United
http://www.atuonline.org
We urge Alexandria City Council members NOT to increase commercial property taxes.
Increasing commercial property taxes will drive away new and established businesses as they search for friendlier jurisdictions. Alexandria shouldn't be chasing off the good local jobs attached to these businesses.
Alexandria's unique economy, especially the small independent businesses concentrated in Del Ray and Old Town, will be inordinately damaged by another tax increase in these economically challenging times.
Should the City Council increase commercial property taxes, Alexandria consumers will face the prospect of higher prices as businesses pass along the costs. Higher prices will especially hurt low-income and less-mobile residents who have a harder time shopping around for lower-priced goods.
Alexandria can capitalize on the recent commercial property tax increases in some other Northern Virginia localities by simply keeping the current tax rate the same. This will naturally drive business and consumers to Alexandria. The City's leaders can use this opportunity to foster a reputation for Alexandria as the most pro-business jurisdiction in Northern Virginia.
Please, protect our small businesses and consumers by rejecting any increase in the commercial property tax.
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30 November 2015
143.
Dan G
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Haven't Alexandria taxes gone up enough? Do we need another trillion-dollar school building somewhere?
22 November 2015
142.
Mark A
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Prediction: City Council will proclaim success by holding the tax rate to its current level, while adopting the "add-on" commercial tax rate of at least $.15 per hundred. There is no rationale for increasing real property taxes on commercial property only
16 November 2015
6 November 2015
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Joseph Ed
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May have to vote for a Republican candidate the next election if you keep raising taxes. Try curbing spending for a change, like stopping the Safe Haven program on Patrick. That alone will save a half million in "taxpayer" money for people who don't pay t
2 November 2015
30 October 2015
138.
Judith B
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Don't raise the taxes! Our business is already considering whether or not it makes sense to be headquartered in Alexandria for this very reason. Find other ways to raise revenue other than taxing quality small local businesses.
26 October 2015
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8 October 2015
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John Fmcginleyj
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Fiscal responsibility means don't spend money you don't have; not tax someone because you doubt that they will vote against you since they "only" work in Alexandria.
29 September 2015
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27 September 2015
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Grant C
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Now is not the time increase taxes but find ways to show fiscal restraint during these uncertain times. The budget needs to be cut. Taxes don't need to rise every time Alexandria finds itself with less money than normal.
20 September 2015
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Tj P
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Enough is enough. What IS it with this Board? They can't seem to curb spending, the schools are in the toilet, and now they want to increase taxes on businesses here? Let FFX and Arlington counties raise their taxes and let Alexandria benefit from the rel
11 September 2015
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