tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.comments2021-10-10T04:57:55.115-07:00Chesterfield Taxpayer Alliancechesterfieldtaxpayerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01136296000667276772noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-3330587959924075602021-10-10T04:57:55.115-07:002021-10-10T04:57:55.115-07:00Since the new year, nothing has changed in the tax...Since the new year, nothing has changed in the tax area regarding winnings since 2014. If you won at a casino or a bookmaker, you must provide your passport details. <a href="https://kratko-news.com/2021/10/03/o-nalogax-na-vyigryshi-v-rossii/" rel="nofollow">kratko-news.com</a>Seo Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04395043989104866052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-25691117717513519792015-04-14T20:14:56.722-07:002015-04-14T20:14:56.722-07:00Welcome to Chesterfield County, a First Choice Com...Welcome to Chesterfield County, a First Choice Community.<br /><br />First Choice in what exactly?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10963864055654761350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-51439866210315345692013-10-06T16:39:13.923-07:002013-10-06T16:39:13.923-07:00"ChesterfieldTaxpayer" demands transpare..."ChesterfieldTaxpayer" demands transparency and accountability ... then declines to be so transparent as to sign his (her?) own name. Oh, the irony. What "leadership."<br />Signed,<br />Anonymous <br />(Since it's good enough for you ...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-19807966855793161402013-10-06T12:12:28.025-07:002013-10-06T12:12:28.025-07:00We are confident that the kind Chairman would want...We are confident that the kind Chairman would want any factual errors corrected. With that in mind, the Taxpayer offers the following corrections. First, the cost of the county’s emergency communication is $49 million, not $20 million as the Chairman stated. Second, the projected revenue of the NEW proposed meals tax is $8 million, not $18 million as the Chairman stated. But what is $29 million and $10 million difference, respectively, between friends, particularly when it is my money and not yours. The Taxpayer would never claim that these are lies; just typos where the Chairman may have “fat fingered” it.<br /><br />We are surprised at the sudden “support” of the Chairman for the meals tax when in fact, the Chairman publicly has stated that his new organization (welcome BTW to the discussion though late in the game) would not offer such support as the Chairman did not want the whole bond referenda (read NEW DEBT) for the county to be dragged to the bottom of the meals tax sea like the anchor of an idea that it is. Davy Jones’ locker is calling for your NEW DEBT too…<br /><br />We are shocked that the Chairman offers no additional accountability or government transparency measures for his NEW organization’s support. This follows a trend of the “regional” realtors and Chesterfield big business types that blindly follow each other instead of offering real leadership. Real leadership would simply tell the County Administrator to put the County checkbook online and give us a budget tool where citizens can participate. Real leadership would stand up for the small restaurant owners and say NO special tax on Chesterfield business. But it is business as usual for the new kids on the block. We are sure that these organizations will suddenly say that “Regionalism is the answer to all of our woes”; when, in fact, that would offer even less accountability. Have you not learned the lessons of the past? The Taxpayer is ever present to ensure that your elephants do not forget.<br /><br />Back to the caller’s question…Whilst the meals tax on paper is dedicated to retiring the NEW DEBT (just like the Virginia Lottery is dedicated to all Virginia Schools… The Taxpayer knows how that worked where those funds supplanted other whims of state legislatures to use education funds with no strings for other things.), it does not prevent funding from the $1.2 BILLION budget that would have rebuilt schools when the meals tax is defeated to fix unfunded liabilities and federal mandates that are the true sucking sound in our budget. The number one issue for State and local governments is unfunded retirement liabilities. Chesterfield continues to avoid this issue and it hurts teachers and Chesterfield County employees. When the county continues to make promises to employees that it knows it will never keep, that is morally corrupt. <br /><br />The following article does a great job of outlining the true debt (DEBT that the Chairman wants to increase in Chesterfield and is actively encouraging its citizens to vote for) for every man, woman, and child in the United States.<br />http://www.ijreview.com/2013/10/83785-incredible-much-man-woman-child-owe-united-states/<br /><br />Future unfunded debt liabilities are currently estimated to be $125 trillion — somewhere between a range of $86.8 trillion and the mind-boggling $238 trillion reckoned by Harvard economic historian Niall Ferguson. That’s somewhere between $256,000 and $758,203 each man, woman and child owes the U.S. government in the future — again, a reasonable estimate is $398,000.<br /><br />Lastly, we encourage the Chairman to swim in the baby pool a wee bit longer until he is ready for the big pants pool. There are sharks out there who love verbal diarrhea and the Taxpayer is a tiger shark with a nose.<br />chesterfieldtaxpayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136296000667276772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-3085307844277717022013-10-05T11:12:32.934-07:002013-10-05T11:12:32.934-07:00Do you have a problem with telling the truth? The ...Do you have a problem with telling the truth? The proposed 2% meals tax is written so that the funds would only repay the cost of the bonds for school renovation and construction and the public safety radio system. $324 million is the cost of the two bonds, $304m for the school bond and $20m for the public safety radio system. The meals tax, if passed by the voters, would generate appx. $18m per year and each penny of it would go to paying off the bond. I am the Chairman of the Group "Citizens for Chesterfield Students" and we are specifically supporting the bond issue and have not taken a position on the meals tax. Honesty is the most important part of public debate. I suggest you try it prior to posting a blatant falsehood that the meals tax is for pensions when the ordinance is specifically written so that the meals tax would pay for capital improvement projects not operating expenses. I insist you correct your story or provide verifiable evidence to support your assertion. Debate is healthy, and honest debate is healthy and expected. <br />Sincerely, <br />Wayne Ozmore, Chairman, Citizens for Chesterfield Students. Wayne Ozmorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-1418708100428847412013-10-04T19:35:07.549-07:002013-10-04T19:35:07.549-07:00Ken says Terry is corrupt. Terry says Ken is corru...Ken says Terry is corrupt. Terry says Ken is corrupt. I say I believe them both. That's why I am voting Robert C. Sarvis for governor of Virginia. The only candidate that has not been under investigation for moral and ethical issues. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-87012230525507201282013-09-29T06:46:06.197-07:002013-09-29T06:46:06.197-07:00I am beyond frustrated with the corruption, grotes...I am beyond frustrated with the corruption, grotesque waste and personal wealth building going on in Washington DC. I repulses me. However, I don't see that here in Chesterfield, but perhaps you might enlighten me. I know the Board of Supervisors and many staff members in Chesterfield County. They are good, honest people who, I believe, just want to do good things for their community.<br /><br />I ask you to consider, for a moment, that some taxes may benefit you and your family directly. I have spent a considerable amount of time getting to know the meals tax proposition inside and out. I must admit that I went into this ready to fight it tooth and nail. However, when I considered the factual information, I concluded that it needed further consideration. Please consider some of the facts before making up your mind. I have collected some of these in my personal blog. And, if it sounds familiar to you, it may be because I wrote the recently-published Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce's position letter on this topic.<br />Please consider reading more of my thoughts here: <br /><br />http://donttreadondoug.blogspot.com/2013/09/say-yes-to-new-tax-i-am-very-fiscally.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16435043138831138259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-51931163578118304092013-08-15T11:25:03.331-07:002013-08-15T11:25:03.331-07:00What happens on August 28th at 6PM ? Where?What happens on August 28th at 6PM ? Where?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-54315113999932996622013-07-31T11:39:36.324-07:002013-07-31T11:39:36.324-07:00Propaganda is defined as presenting one side of an...Propaganda is defined as presenting one side of an issue to influence attitudes. I have yet to hear anyone in county management or leadership tell the taxpayer that the potential of raising $8 million dollars annually equates to only .067% of the $1.177 BILLION 2014 budget. The county is proposing to institute a new tax (likely to never go away and be raised in out years) that will hurt one business sector, yet it provides NO information about the work it can do to AVOID posing this tax. Bear in mind, that in FY2014 five-year outlook found on the county website, the county is under water even after including this proposed new meals tax. I can't wait to see that tidbit of information on the county's special website and in its flyers. I love reading fiction, just not when it comes from the folks with the power to take.Julie Ransonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-51548595294795905772013-07-31T10:49:01.194-07:002013-07-31T10:49:01.194-07:00As a fellow participant on this tour and someone w...As a fellow participant on this tour and someone who considers himself a bone fide patriot, I find this blog post to be particularly offensive. I am actively educating myself on this issue as a concerned citizen who lives in and owns a business in Chesterfield County.<br /><br />I am also a member of the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce. We have been asking tough questions of our county administrator, school board members, and board of supervisors and wanted to get firsthand knowledge of the conditions of schools that are slated for investment should the bond referendum pass. This bus tour was organized in response to our request. The Chamber has not taken a position on the bond referendum or meals tax. As you might imagine, a meals tax would negatively impact some of our member businesses. So, we take this issue very seriously.<br /><br />Signed,<br />Doug Horton<br />Chesterfield County Resident & Business Owner<br />Chair, Government Relations Committee & Chair-Elect, Board of Directors, Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce<br /><br /><br />PS - If you would like to learn more about my personal beliefs on government, public policy and taxes, feel free to visit my blog at: http://donttreadondoug.com.Doug Hortonhttp://donttreadondoug.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-71437317672454737332013-07-31T09:49:17.172-07:002013-07-31T09:49:17.172-07:00Due diligence is certainly commendable. Just make...Due diligence is certainly commendable. Just make sure it goes both ways. Due diligence in making sure the county is being fiscally responsible with our money before asking for more. We as voters are easily duped by those playing on sympathy to raid our wallets. It's always interesting to see how government utilizes the use of "children" to beg for our money, that way if you refuse, you can be criminalized for not caring for the kids. <br /><br />Making an informed decision is the best thing and being informed will place a "NO" vote on the ballot in November. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-67217032630720682302013-07-31T09:25:49.678-07:002013-07-31T09:25:49.678-07:00Interesting. Look up the term "useful idiot&...Interesting. Look up the term "useful idiot" in a historic context when it relates to propaganda, agitprop theatre, and the thin space between government and business. Understand where the line is and pledge not to cross it and you will not cross the Taxpayer. The mere appearance of this tour in the wake of revelations north of the James ought to have changed your actionschesterfieldtaxpayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01136296000667276772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-59654619959305520652013-07-31T09:03:08.709-07:002013-07-31T09:03:08.709-07:00Adding to Mr. Keene's response, the Chesterfie...Adding to Mr. Keene's response, the Chesterfield Business Council was a co-host of this bus tour which visited local public schools that have been identified to be in great need of revitalization.<br /><br />The bus tour was held at the business community's request, so that this group of volunteers can make informed and intelligent decisions when it comes to matters around the education and environment of our local children.<br /><br />To headline this effort as a "Propagandatour" is sensationalizing an uninformed position about the event and further appears ill-willed. The business community is actively going to great lengths to understand the issues facing our county and how we can be a positive driver of its success.<br /><br />Similar to our sister organization, the Chesterfield Chamber, the Chesterfield Business Council has not taken a position on the meals tax nor the bond referendum. The Business Council does not pass judgment or make decisions without due diligence. <br /><br />John Bennett <br />Chair, Chesterfield Business Council<br />Chesterfield Business Councilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-55927299565131224612013-07-31T08:05:01.638-07:002013-07-31T08:05:01.638-07:00The "useful idiots" referenced in this p...The "useful idiots" referenced in this post are business owners and business leaders who have given freely of their time to learn more about the bond referendum and the meals tax. They have asked probing questions and have challenged County and School System officials on many of the assumptions related to these issues, and the Chesterfield County Chamber of Commerce has taken no position on these issues, but we will. I am disappointed that the author of this blog post would use such a denigrating term for a group of people who give freely of their time, work every day to have successful businesses, and pay taxes in our County. The characterization used in htis post is untrue and wholly unwarranted. If I had written this blog post, my mother would expect me to apologize to the individuals in the picture above.<br /><br />Signed,<br /><br />D. Brennen Keene, Chairman--Board of Directors<br />Chesterfield County Chamber of CommerceD. Brennen Keenehttp://www.chesterfieldchamber.com/Meet_Our_Leadership.shtmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-33968975024046996322013-05-31T11:24:33.391-07:002013-05-31T11:24:33.391-07:00CCPS School Board member Diane Smith is receiving ...CCPS School Board member Diane Smith is receiving a boat load of money and benefits as a school board member and retired principal including County paid health insurance.<br /><br />In addtion her son makes over 125,000 before benefits as a pr monkey for the CCPS.<br /><br />Ony an idiot would vote for a meals tax increase for this nonsense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-74406498463488274222013-02-28T09:20:51.649-08:002013-02-28T09:20:51.649-08:00One should not be surprised that a politician of a...One should not be surprised that a politician of any party would say something so stupid and anti-business. Holland makes his constituents proud. No doubt, some of his district's residents will find smaller tips and less custom at the restaurants that employ them. You cannot make this stuff up! <br /><br />Love the graphics.<br /><br />JJRAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-19871493093845409422013-02-21T12:54:03.112-08:002013-02-21T12:54:03.112-08:00thank you for identifying this wasteful outpost in...thank you for identifying this wasteful outpost in the county administration! Tip of a big iceberg most likely!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-7864171624486837262013-02-21T05:22:10.506-08:002013-02-21T05:22:10.506-08:00Unbeleivable. I've had to tighten mu purse str...Unbeleivable. I've had to tighten mu purse strings, it's high time Chesterfield County BOS tighten theirs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-31805255763210878122012-04-28T13:28:23.439-07:002012-04-28T13:28:23.439-07:00That's not true. Avenity is still in business....That's not true. Avenity is still in business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-1208824947167649042012-01-13T09:56:20.019-08:002012-01-13T09:56:20.019-08:00The school board link to the right about the ACLU ...The school board link to the right about the ACLU lawsuit is NOT in Virginia. It's a different Chesterfield.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-43755890389076555782012-01-11T03:04:34.418-08:002012-01-11T03:04:34.418-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Andrea Eppshttp://www.shapeofthefuture.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-48968344461358256702012-01-10T19:29:30.004-08:002012-01-10T19:29:30.004-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Freddy Boisseaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-47028379661747790982012-01-10T03:39:15.550-08:002012-01-10T03:39:15.550-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Andrea Eppshttp://www.shapeofthefuture.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-90197217855042838452012-01-09T16:26:02.655-08:002012-01-09T16:26:02.655-08:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3945322525789871415.post-27310561055311915332011-09-18T20:37:20.477-07:002011-09-18T20:37:20.477-07:00it cost $1million and now the company (Avenity) is...it cost $1million and now the company (Avenity) is out of business. They closed their doors three weeks ago after 2 years of trying to implement the system. Complete failure and waste of time and money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com