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To: Roebear who wrote (12620)	5/19/2002 11:19:08 AM
From: Sharp_End_Of_Drill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

Roebear, Harris county has jacked my real estate appraisal 10% per year for the last three or four years. That's the maximum they can based on the law. That can't go on forever without some kind of backlash. Sharp

To: Roebear who wrote (12620)	5/19/2002 1:07:25 PM
From: Joan Osland Graffius	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 36161

Robear, >>large increases coming in local property taxes, 6-12% We already have experienced this in our area since we have received the new property tax statements. Home and business insurance has also increased more than normal. Our state leaders have not yet been able to balance the budget and our schools are cutting costs. Joan

To: Roebear who wrote (12620)	5/19/2002 1:15:47 PM
From: nspolar	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 36161

Roebear, think of us poor Alaskans. No sales tax, no income tax, mediocre to low property tax (mine are roughly $2000 on a slightly above average home), and we get a nice check back every year. Due to a projected shortfall the little buggers are likely to invoke a mild income tax and take some out of our dividend kity. I think I need to find a new state.