Comments on: Without Quorum, Century Can’t Act On 290% Tax Increase, 39% Higher Budget

By: dave lamb

dave lamb — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 11:44:34 +0000

Why is it that every time one reads North Esc there is an article about Centry and some problem with their City Council? Seems to be an ongoing problem of mismanagement.

By: Not again

Not again — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 22:41:25 +0000

So, what’s the story here?

Mileage rates for municipalities:

Pensacola – 4.2895
Milton – 2.99
Jay – 3.80
Gulf Breeze – 1.97
Century – 0.9204

Although property values have increased by $5 million, remember that once exemptions are calculated, property taxes only generate $50,000… barely a living salary for one person.

Mileage rates are exceptionally low when compared to other municipalities.

Century simply cannot generate enough local revenue to exist were it not for grants and revenue sharing. There is no scenario where dozens or hundreds of new homes and businesses will be built. Grants come and go. Revenue sharing is based on sales taxes being collected from consumers.

That’s the reality Century faces and how it stacks up to neighbors.

By: Concerned Citizen

Concerned Citizen — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 20:17:28 +0000

Where is Debbie when you need her? SHE RAN THIS TOWN

By: Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:34:57 +0000

The end result of this farce is that many decent citizens will choose
To avoid living in Century or sell out and move, thereby leaving only those who can’t afford to leave which results in a smaller tax base and lower city income which will cause these clowns to further raise taxes. This same city mentality has resulted
in cities like Detroit, Camden, NJ, and Montgomery, AL going
Into decline. It’s a race to the bottom for Century with this dysfunctional city government, it’s regressive policies and heavy handed Taxes.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:40:54 +0000

@JEC

The Internet is the backbone of our current society, and the cornerstone of our economy. It was built primarily with tax dollars.

Our Interstate system is the foundation of our continental shipping industry. It was built with tax dollars.

Most businesses rely on financing. Our banks are reliable and safe, primarily because of oversight by regulatory agencies that are paid for with tax dollars.

Yes, you absolutely can use taxes to generate prosperity.

By: JEC

JEC — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:25:31 +0000

You cannot tax yourself into prosperity.

By: tg

tg — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:05:05 +0000

What else is new?

By: Lee Willams

Lee Willams — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:01:55 +0000

Who wants to wager that on Sept 19 & Sept 26 that everything will go smoothly?

Anyone?

By: Oversight

Oversight — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:29:50 +0000

Dissension among town council members? Could be. Consider this, Heir Gomez didn’t get unanimous support to become Mayor. With all the millions in “free” grant money the town gets, why raise the pittance of a property tax that won’t generate enough revenue to cover one town employee’s salary? Vote NO for a tax increase. Or in this case, don’t show.

By: Anne

Anne — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 10:46:49 +0000

Century seems to be in a constant situation of Stuck in the Mud.
What a mess….neverending story.