Monzel opposes Trash Tax Hike

Chris Monzel has gone too far this time. Last month he opposed a big property tax hike for city homeowners and party leaders did nothing to stop him. Now in November he is opposing a big Trash Tax increase! This madness must stop. It is completely unacceptable for a Republican to oppose a big new tax hike in two consecutive months. If he or anyone from his staff attends today's COAST press conference opposing the trash tax, we will be more upset than we've been in weeks.

In times like these sacrifice must be made. But not by the government. It is the citizens who should make do with less so the government can have more. City government needs that money more than its citizens. Without a big tax increase, how can the city continue to give millions of dollars to The Freedom Center? How can they afford to push City Manager's Milton Dohoney's salary to over $200,000/year? The man has to eat.

This tax increase would cost city residents over $200 per year, and businesses $240/year. That's nothing. We think it's a small price to pay to make sure Cincinnati's government can spend everything it wants.

Chris Monzel must be prohibited from opposing any further tax increases for city homeowners. Party leaders must step in and enforce discipline. For two consecutive months Monzel has opposed a tax increase and nothing has been done about it. Imagine what could happen if Monzel goes 3, 4, or 5 consecutive months opposing a brand new tax hike. It's time for the Republican Party to support the Trash Tax and make sure anyone who does otherwise is properly disciplined for their disobedience.