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You probably saw this in the Houston Chronicle today: County set to seek city sales tax revenues. I’ve got a few thoughts on this:
It was first Renew Houston, then Rebuild Houston, later the Drainage Fee, and now the Rain Tax. Well names can never harm you……unless it is one of these.
The Mayor, the City Council, and the voters who approved Prop 1 (the Rain Tax ), did not see this coming, Whenever there is an action there is an opposite and equal reaction. In this case unfortunately the reaction is much bigger and more painful. Harris County will pay a new annual tab of $353,000 to the City for the Drainage Tax on the Reliant complex. Reliant is a County facility. County Commissioner Steve Radack, with the support of County Judge, Ed Emmett, and several other Commissioners, wants to seek legislation to capture the $950,000 paid to the City in sales tax generated by events at the County operated Reliant complex.
It would be smart for the City Government to come up with a different way to fund the street and drainage needs. Perhaps the answer lies in how Metro is funded. A referendum is required to be held next year with reference to an extension of the Mobility Fund (For City Infrastructure) included in the 1% sales tax that Metro receives. The plan for Light Rail needs another look and the entire Metro Budget requires more attention. Should we look at a referendum as way to re calibrate where our tax dollars are going in the bigger Metro and Light Rail Picture? I Think so! Let us put the County’s claim on hold until we can put a proposition on a ballot at the next opportunity to rescind or uphold the Rain Tax at the same time we vote on Metros plans.
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I was recently interviewed by Auto Modia about my interest in cars. You might find it interesting, along with the photos. Be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts, and be nice, share this with others.
We’re having an event on Wednesday night, October 26, to keep the Jack O’Connor for Mayor plane flying over Houston. What better place to do such a thing than a place called Hughes Hangar? Please join us Wednesday.
Light fare and cash bar will be provided and we hope to see you Wednesday!
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If you haven’t heard our first round of radio ads, here’s your chance.
“The News At City Hall Is Not Good“
“Houston: No To A Sanctuary City“
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