Dear fellow tax hikers, earlier today we learned that a flyer with our name has been circulating regarding Delhi Township activities. We wish to clarify that this flyer is independent of our site. We are not involved with it in any way.
All R4ht-authorized material will be posted to this site. If you see literature purported to be from us, and it isn't on this site, then it didn't come from us. That said, we are not bothered when others wish to pay tribute or mimic us. As they say, imitation is the greatest form of flattery.
At this point we do not have a position on the content of the flyer. We encourage all interested parties to investigate the matter and draw their own conclusions.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Friday, January 11, 2013
Pete Beck sued for fraud
Other defendants recently faced similar charges
Dear fellow tax hikes, State Representative Peter Beck has been sued for taking a lead role in defrauding investors out of $1.2 million. Some of this money found its way to the Beck campaign. Even wore, it has just been reported that some of Beck's co-defendants were recently sued on similar claims. We encourage all of you to learn about these cases yourselves.
This is shocking to us. Beck is one of us Establishment Republicans - people who support using the government to benefits ourselves, as opposed to those obnoxious conservatives who want to keep the government small and play no favorites. For example, when our good friend Peter Stautberg was challenged in the 2012 primary, Beck proudly endorsed Stautberg.
Prior to becoming State Representative, Beck challenged incumbent Mike Kilburn in the Republican Primary for Warren County Commissioner. Despite strong backing from the builders and a large warchest, Beck's campaign was comically inept, and this incompetence led to a narrow loss in a highly winnable race. Does anyone know who managed that campaign???
We are standing behind Beck 100%. We stood by Jean Schmidt when she took over $500,000 of illegal payouts from the Turkish lobby. We stood by Governor Bob Taft after he was convicted of 4 crimes in office. Even if Beck is found guilty we will support him just like we supported Taft and Schmidt. We Establishment Republicans take up for our own.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Welcome Sharonville Mayor Kevin Hardman
Dear fellow tax hikers, everyone who lives in Sharonville has a new Mayor to worship follow! Please join us in welcoming our friend Kevin Hardman as he seeks to fill the large shoes of 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt. Even though we endorsed former Councilwoman Janey Kattelman, we believe Mayor Hardman will do a fine job himself.
Kevin has been a loyal follower and protege of Virg. He has raised taxes when necessary - in Sharonville, raising taxes is frequently necessary. Kevin supported the latest bailout of the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. And as a long-time employee in the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office, he knows how to obey.
Kevin endorsed the latest Princeton School Levy, even though Princeton was already spending more money per student than 98% of school districts in Ohio. If that doesn't demonstrate a dedication to big government, we don't know what does.
We remain proud of our Janey Kattelman endorsement. We believe she possessed something special that gave her the edge over everyone else. We hope she finds her way back in Sharonville's government. Perhaps she can be appointed the new Council President. But for tonight, we welcome Sharonville Mayor Kevin Hardman!
Kevin has been a loyal follower and protege of Virg. He has raised taxes when necessary - in Sharonville, raising taxes is frequently necessary. Kevin supported the latest bailout of the Sharonville Fine Arts Center. And as a long-time employee in the Hamilton County Prosecutor's office, he knows how to obey.
Kevin endorsed the latest Princeton School Levy, even though Princeton was already spending more money per student than 98% of school districts in Ohio. If that doesn't demonstrate a dedication to big government, we don't know what does.
We remain proud of our Janey Kattelman endorsement. We believe she possessed something special that gave her the edge over everyone else. We hope she finds her way back in Sharonville's government. Perhaps she can be appointed the new Council President. But for tonight, we welcome Sharonville Mayor Kevin Hardman!
Sunday, January 6, 2013
Janey Kattelman for Sharonville Mayor
Dear fellow tax hikers, we have made our decision regarding the replacement of our good friend Virgil Lovitt as Sharonville Mayor. Though there are many fine choices, we enthusiastically endorse former Councilwoman Janey Kattelman for Sharonville Mayor. Janie's unwavering dedication to big government places her a cut above the rest.
Janey has been a long-time supporter and one of the closest friends of our 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt. Janey has been with Virg every tax-hiking step of the way.
Janey is so dedicated to big government that she left the Republican Party in 2011 to run as an independent, never mind that Sharonville Republicans are some of the best tax-and-spenders in Ohio. Even Virg didn't do that. He served proudly as a top tax-and-spend Republican. Sadly, Janey lost this race to her more conservative opponent, and she and her husband have been bitter ever since.
A major reason for this move was Janey's obsessive support for the taxpayer-subsidized Sharonville Fine Arts Center, known to many as Janey's Playhouse. This so-called economic development tool has been so successful that it's required 3 different taxpayer bailouts. Janey knows this place cannot fail. If it requires higher taxes from Sharonville's residents and workers, then that is the price that must be paid for Janey's Playhouse to live on.
Sharonville Republicans meet on January 7th to make their decision. This process is being handled by none other than Paul Kattelman, Janey's husband. We encourage Paul to rig the system in favor of his wife. Forget the taxpayers, do what's best for yourselves. And finally, get your revenge on those who voted Janey out of office. Janey Kattelman for Sharonville Mayor!
Janey has been a long-time supporter and one of the closest friends of our 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt. Janey has been with Virg every tax-hiking step of the way.
Janey is so dedicated to big government that she left the Republican Party in 2011 to run as an independent, never mind that Sharonville Republicans are some of the best tax-and-spenders in Ohio. Even Virg didn't do that. He served proudly as a top tax-and-spend Republican. Sadly, Janey lost this race to her more conservative opponent, and she and her husband have been bitter ever since.
A major reason for this move was Janey's obsessive support for the taxpayer-subsidized Sharonville Fine Arts Center, known to many as Janey's Playhouse. This so-called economic development tool has been so successful that it's required 3 different taxpayer bailouts. Janey knows this place cannot fail. If it requires higher taxes from Sharonville's residents and workers, then that is the price that must be paid for Janey's Playhouse to live on.
Sharonville Republicans meet on January 7th to make their decision. This process is being handled by none other than Paul Kattelman, Janey's husband. We encourage Paul to rig the system in favor of his wife. Forget the taxpayers, do what's best for yourselves. And finally, get your revenge on those who voted Janey out of office. Janey Kattelman for Sharonville Mayor!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Jean Schmidt Tribute
Dear fellow tax hikers, right now our movement's leaders are huddled around the computer crying our eyes out mourning the fact that today is Jean Schmidt's final day in office. We are unbelievably angry at everyone who made this happen. We are disgusted that a conservative military man Brad Wenstrup will be replacing her in Congress. Just because Wenstrup served in the military doesn't mean he knows a thing about service. He isn't fit to hold her laxatives!
During tough times like these, at least we have each other. This post is dedicated to honoring Jean Schmidt and all the things she did to grow our government. And boy, is it a long list!
While serving in the State House, Jean Schmidt was a rubber stamp for the agenda of our great Governor Bob Taft. When Taft wanted to raise Ohio's Sales Tax 20%, Schmidt didn't have to be asked twice. When it was time to raise Ohio's Gas Tax by 27% because gas prices were too low, Schmidt willingly obliged. And in one of her underrated acts, she was the prime sponsor of legislation to more than double Hamilton County's Hotel/Motel Tax, legislation that was backed by 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt and signed into law by Governor Taft.
As a Congresswoman, Schmidt was able to raise taxes and grow spending on a whole new level. Congresswoman Schmidt proudly voted to bail out the billionaires on Wall Street. She voted to axe all of the tax cuts passed during the Bush era, which would have resulted in huge tax hikes for all working Americans. She passionately condemned any cuts in the Food Stamp program, which has seen unprecedented growth during The Messiah's presidency. We are also enormously proud of Congresswoman Schmidt's numerous ethical scandals, to include being named one of the nation's Most Corrupt Members of Congress!
Jean Schmidt has done so much to make us proud. We ask you, our fellow tax hikers, to share with us some of your favorite Jean Schmidt memories.
During tough times like these, at least we have each other. This post is dedicated to honoring Jean Schmidt and all the things she did to grow our government. And boy, is it a long list!
While serving in the State House, Jean Schmidt was a rubber stamp for the agenda of our great Governor Bob Taft. When Taft wanted to raise Ohio's Sales Tax 20%, Schmidt didn't have to be asked twice. When it was time to raise Ohio's Gas Tax by 27% because gas prices were too low, Schmidt willingly obliged. And in one of her underrated acts, she was the prime sponsor of legislation to more than double Hamilton County's Hotel/Motel Tax, legislation that was backed by 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt and signed into law by Governor Taft.
As a Congresswoman, Schmidt was able to raise taxes and grow spending on a whole new level. Congresswoman Schmidt proudly voted to bail out the billionaires on Wall Street. She voted to axe all of the tax cuts passed during the Bush era, which would have resulted in huge tax hikes for all working Americans. She passionately condemned any cuts in the Food Stamp program, which has seen unprecedented growth during The Messiah's presidency. We are also enormously proud of Congresswoman Schmidt's numerous ethical scandals, to include being named one of the nation's Most Corrupt Members of Congress!
Jean Schmidt has done so much to make us proud. We ask you, our fellow tax hikers, to share with us some of your favorite Jean Schmidt memories.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Virgil Lovitt Tribute
Dear fellow tax hikers, by this time next week our dear close friends Simon Leis, Jean Schmidt and Virgil Lovitt will be out of office. While many others will celebrate the New Year when the ball drops tomorrow night, we tax hikers will be huddled around together crying our eyes out at the loss of these great public servants.
The first to leave office is our beloved 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt, who leaves office tomorrow. Virg is perhaps the finest local elected official we have and his departure is a huge loss for all of us.
This man has joyously raised Property Taxes, Earnings Taxes, Sales Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, and has done so much more. He endorsed Todd Portune's re-election while opposing our enemy Pat DeWine, endorsed Bob Taft's 3rd Frontier program so Ohio can fund its own Solyndras, and was one of Jean Schmidt's closest Hamilton County friends.
His contributions to the tax-and-spend movement have been immeasurable. In honor of Virg, we dedicate this post to all the taxes he has raised and all the good things he has done for us. This post will not be a funeral, but instead a tribute to a man who has earned it.
To honor Virg, we ask all you tax hikers to tell us your favorite Virgil Lovitt memories.
The first to leave office is our beloved 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year Virgil Lovitt, who leaves office tomorrow. Virg is perhaps the finest local elected official we have and his departure is a huge loss for all of us.
This man has joyously raised Property Taxes, Earnings Taxes, Sales Taxes, Hotel/Motel Taxes, and has done so much more. He endorsed Todd Portune's re-election while opposing our enemy Pat DeWine, endorsed Bob Taft's 3rd Frontier program so Ohio can fund its own Solyndras, and was one of Jean Schmidt's closest Hamilton County friends.
His contributions to the tax-and-spend movement have been immeasurable. In honor of Virg, we dedicate this post to all the taxes he has raised and all the good things he has done for us. This post will not be a funeral, but instead a tribute to a man who has earned it.
To honor Virg, we ask all you tax hikers to tell us your favorite Virgil Lovitt memories.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Winter Solstice Cheer
Dear fellow tax hikers, tonight we will begin our celebration of the Winter Solstice. So that we may celebrate this joyous time together, we ask all you tax hikers to tell us your favorite Winter song!
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Judge Winkler retaliates against critics
Dear fellow tax hikers, it seems that the Friends of Alex and Tracy (FAT) nepotism movement is growing by leaps and bounds! Last week we reported on the last two Winkler nepotism hires, in which Tracy Winkler and His Honor Ralph "Ted" Winkler hired Vince and Deb Wallace to two taxpayer-funded positions after returning from vacation with them. Obviously, the couple they last vacationed with just happened to be the two most qualified people on the planet for those jobs.
Two Court Reporters commented on His Honor's use of taxpayer funds to reward his vacation pal. And promptly, His Honor's brother Judge Robert Winkler promptly banned them from his Court Room! Once again, the Winkler family is boldly demonstrating that they are proud to use taxpayer funds as a vehicle to reward friends and family rather than use them to serve taxpayers.
For the Winkler family, it's not about public service, it's about self-service. And that is why we love them so much. Taxpayers are there to serve the privileged class and it's about time more people realize this.
Judge Robert Winkler is highly qualified to be on the bench. He possesses the following qualifications:
1) He's the son of Mama Cheryl Winkler
2) His Honor Ralph "Ted" Winkler is his brother
3) Tracy Winkler is his sister-in-law
4) He's a Friend of Alex Triantafilou (FAT)
Anyone with those qualifications is automatically qualified to be a Judge in Hamilton County. We encourage the Winklers and Triantafilous to continue their putting their own families ahead of yours - especially when it involves taxpayer money.
Two Court Reporters commented on His Honor's use of taxpayer funds to reward his vacation pal. And promptly, His Honor's brother Judge Robert Winkler promptly banned them from his Court Room! Once again, the Winkler family is boldly demonstrating that they are proud to use taxpayer funds as a vehicle to reward friends and family rather than use them to serve taxpayers.
For the Winkler family, it's not about public service, it's about self-service. And that is why we love them so much. Taxpayers are there to serve the privileged class and it's about time more people realize this.
Judge Robert Winkler is highly qualified to be on the bench. He possesses the following qualifications:
1) He's the son of Mama Cheryl Winkler
2) His Honor Ralph "Ted" Winkler is his brother
3) Tracy Winkler is his sister-in-law
4) He's a Friend of Alex Triantafilou (FAT)
Anyone with those qualifications is automatically qualified to be a Judge in Hamilton County. We encourage the Winklers and Triantafilous to continue their putting their own families ahead of yours - especially when it involves taxpayer money.
Monday, December 17, 2012
Chabot seeks to bar federal streetcar funding
Dear fellow tax hikers, Congressman Steve Chabot has offended us once again. This time, his offense is to announce that he will continue his efforts to ban federal funding for the Cincinnati streetcar. We will not tolerate this vile behavior anymore. We call on a pro-streetcar Republican - perhaps our good friend Simon Leis or Sean Donovan - to take out Chabot in 2014.
Chabot said: "With a national debt exceeding $16 trillion, we should not be wasting our scarce resources on a streetcar line which, despite an expected price tag in excess of $120 million, is not projected to significantly improve our community’s transportation problems."
We think spending $120 million on a streetcar line that does little to improve our transportation is a perfectly fine investment! Our Urban Hipsters deserve this streetcar, and the rest of the country deserves to pay for it.
What is wrong with Chabot? The City of Cincinnati is jeopardizing its financial future to get this streetcar built. The City of Blue Ash, led by superstar Councilperson Tax Hikin' Rick Bryan, put their own interests in jeopardy to help Cincinnati fund their streetcar. We call on Congressman Steve Chabot to sacrifice the nation's best interests to give these privileged Urbanists something for themselves.
Chabot said: "With a national debt exceeding $16 trillion, we should not be wasting our scarce resources on a streetcar line which, despite an expected price tag in excess of $120 million, is not projected to significantly improve our community’s transportation problems."
We think spending $120 million on a streetcar line that does little to improve our transportation is a perfectly fine investment! Our Urban Hipsters deserve this streetcar, and the rest of the country deserves to pay for it.
What is wrong with Chabot? The City of Cincinnati is jeopardizing its financial future to get this streetcar built. The City of Blue Ash, led by superstar Councilperson Tax Hikin' Rick Bryan, put their own interests in jeopardy to help Cincinnati fund their streetcar. We call on Congressman Steve Chabot to sacrifice the nation's best interests to give these privileged Urbanists something for themselves.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Winkler Gangnam Style - nepotism and double-dipping
Dear fellow tax hikers, if there's one thing you've learned from our site it's that it pays to be a friend or relative of either Tracy Winkler or Alex Triantafilou. Need a high-paying taxpayer funded job that you're completely unqualified to hold? No problemo, just be sure you are one of the Friends of Alex and Tracy (FAT).
Now we can add two more names to this lucky club! Please give your finest Republican for Higher Taxes welcome to our new friends Vince and Deb Wallace.
Recently, Clerk of Courts Tracy Winkler and her husband, His Honor Judge Ralph "Ted" Winkler went on vacation with their close friends Mr. and Mrs. Wallace. Upon return their return, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace cashed in big-time on the privileges of their FAT club membership.
Tracy hired Vince Wallace to the specially-created Chief Deputy of Operations where he'll pull down $68,585/year for his efforts. Not to be outdone, His Honor hired Deb Wallace to be his Courthouse Reporter. Even better, this hiring is a double-dipping deal. Mrs. Wallace had recently retired to start collecting her pension, and with the cooperation of His Honor Judge Winkler she will collect a salary too. She is now estimated to make over $98,000/year to be a glorified secretary.
Being a FAT has its rewards.
This type of behavior is nothing new to the sexy Gangnam Style Winklers. As everyone recalls, it was then-Green Township Trustee Tracy Winkler who hired Jennifer Triantafilou for a taxpayer-funded job that she was completely unqualified. This was done to curry favor with beloved Chairman Alex Triantafilou, and she wasted no time cashing in. Tracy was rewarded for this loyalty by being appointed Clerk of Courts.
Moved like these are the #1 reason we proudly endorsed Tracy Winkler for higher office. Not everyone can be a FAT, and membership has its benefits. It's not about serving the public, it's about serving your friends - with taxpayer money.
Now we can add two more names to this lucky club! Please give your finest Republican for Higher Taxes welcome to our new friends Vince and Deb Wallace.
Recently, Clerk of Courts Tracy Winkler and her husband, His Honor Judge Ralph "Ted" Winkler went on vacation with their close friends Mr. and Mrs. Wallace. Upon return their return, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace cashed in big-time on the privileges of their FAT club membership.
Tracy hired Vince Wallace to the specially-created Chief Deputy of Operations where he'll pull down $68,585/year for his efforts. Not to be outdone, His Honor hired Deb Wallace to be his Courthouse Reporter. Even better, this hiring is a double-dipping deal. Mrs. Wallace had recently retired to start collecting her pension, and with the cooperation of His Honor Judge Winkler she will collect a salary too. She is now estimated to make over $98,000/year to be a glorified secretary.
Being a FAT has its rewards.
This type of behavior is nothing new to the sexy Gangnam Style Winklers. As everyone recalls, it was then-Green Township Trustee Tracy Winkler who hired Jennifer Triantafilou for a taxpayer-funded job that she was completely unqualified. This was done to curry favor with beloved Chairman Alex Triantafilou, and she wasted no time cashing in. Tracy was rewarded for this loyalty by being appointed Clerk of Courts.
Moved like these are the #1 reason we proudly endorsed Tracy Winkler for higher office. Not everyone can be a FAT, and membership has its benefits. It's not about serving the public, it's about serving your friends - with taxpayer money.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Virgil Lovitt to resign as Sharonville Mayor
Dear fellow tax hikers, we are devastated that our hero and role model Virgil Lovitt will be resigning as Sharonville Mayor on December 31st. We learned this awful news last night, and we are still crying our eyes out. Do you realize that one month from now our close friends Simon Leis, Jean Schmidt, AND Virgil Lovitt will all be out of office? This is a catastrophe for our tax-and-spend movement.
Four years ago we proudly named Virgil Lovitt our 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year. And while we have been enormously proud of each and every one of our Tax Hiker of the Year winners, we can honestly say that Virg is our favorite.
Has anyone done more than our Virg to bring higher taxes his community? The 2007 Hamilton County Sales Tax hike, numerous Property Tax hikes, a huge 50% Income Tax hike, Hotel/Motel Tax hike, Bob Taft's 3rd Frontier - Virg has supported them all. Not just content to support higher taxes, Virg understands the need to support great tax hikers for office. That's why he's been a strong backer of great candidates like Jean Schmidt, Michelle Schneider, Tax Hikin' Rick Bryan, and even Democrat Todd Portune.
Virg is not only our hero and role model, but he is one of the reasons this site became a huge success. Many of you remember that Virg's 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year award was prominently featured in the ad wars for his State Representative race that year. This level attention introduced thousands of people to our website and resulted in us adding many of the loyal readers still with us today. Virg has been the gift that keeps on giving to our movement and our site. We will miss him greatly. We love you Virgil Lovitt!
With that, we sadly leave you with his resignation letter:
Four years ago we proudly named Virgil Lovitt our 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year. And while we have been enormously proud of each and every one of our Tax Hiker of the Year winners, we can honestly say that Virg is our favorite.
Has anyone done more than our Virg to bring higher taxes his community? The 2007 Hamilton County Sales Tax hike, numerous Property Tax hikes, a huge 50% Income Tax hike, Hotel/Motel Tax hike, Bob Taft's 3rd Frontier - Virg has supported them all. Not just content to support higher taxes, Virg understands the need to support great tax hikers for office. That's why he's been a strong backer of great candidates like Jean Schmidt, Michelle Schneider, Tax Hikin' Rick Bryan, and even Democrat Todd Portune.
Virg is not only our hero and role model, but he is one of the reasons this site became a huge success. Many of you remember that Virg's 2008 Tax Hiker of the Year award was prominently featured in the ad wars for his State Representative race that year. This level attention introduced thousands of people to our website and resulted in us adding many of the loyal readers still with us today. Virg has been the gift that keeps on giving to our movement and our site. We will miss him greatly. We love you Virgil Lovitt!
With that, we sadly leave you with his resignation letter:
Dear Friends,
I am writing today to share that I am retiring as Sharonville Mayor effective the end of this year. I find it hard to believe that it’s been 16 years since I accepted this role. I hope that I have built upon the great reputation that Sharonville already had earned from Paul Kattelman and John Dowlin’s administrations.
I know, without a doubt, that Sharonville is much more than a city government. It is a community that thrives on the countless efforts of our volunteers and residents. It is a community that really cares about our neighbors, our businesses and our amenities. This is the core of what makes Sharonville special and allows our city to stand out.
Frequently I have been asked how I manage to do” everything” on my plate and I always reply with, “there are so many good people holding me up everywhere.” This is absolutely the truth. Our administrative team and employees are terrific. They take great pride in doing their utmost best to serve our residents and businesses. And, our civic and business groups give thousands of hours and lots of donations every year to make Sharonville a great place to live and work. These are all of the ingredients that make a community strong.
So, why am I retiring? Actually, it’s because our city is in a really good place right now. The city revenues are strong, our expenses are under control, and our reserves are solid. Many of our complicated projects are now complete and our departments are well managed and operating well. This is a good time for the city to have a transition.
For me personally, it is, also, a good time for a transition. I have enjoyed the honor of being Mayor for the last 16 years and a part of Council for 9 years before that. I am looking forward to more time and flexibility with my family. Also, my State Farm Agency has become so busy that I need to devote more time working with my clients. It has become difficult to do everything well, and this will allow me to focus on my family and family business.
I am not leaving this great community and I will stay involved in many ways. I appreciate this opportunity to serve and I thank this City and the Community of Sharonville for all of the support they have given to me.
Virgil Lovitt
2008 Tax Hiker of the Year
Monday, December 3, 2012
Hamilton County's new stadium tax
Dear fellow tax hikers, get ready to pay more taxes for the stadiums. Our Hamilton County Commissioners are deciding which tax to raise to give more money to Mike Brown and the Bengals and we think that's fantastic! Hamilton County's #1 priority is to enrich the Bengals and we will not allow our county government to put off that task anymore.
Commissioner Todd Portune wants to raise the Sales Tax. Commission President Greg Hartmann wants to raise your Property Taxes. Republicans for Higher Taxes wholeheartedly endorses both a Property Tax increase and Sales Tax increase.
Mike Brown needs that money. You don't. According to Forbes, the Cincinnati Bengals earned an operating income of only $44.7 million in 2011, and that's not enough. You should be willing to pay more taxes to ensure our beloved Bengals earn a sufficient income, and after this Wednesday's Commission meeting you will.
This stadium deal has been a rousing success for Hamilton County, just like Bob Bedinghaus, Stadium Dave Linnenberg, and Roxanne Qualls said it would. It made Cincinnati a "major league city", led to great economic growth, made everyone richer, cured cancer, and grew the tax base. That we need another stadium tax increase to bail out the first one is fine with us. It's time to give Mike Brown and Bob Bedinghaus more of our money. Raise those Sales Taxes and Property Taxes now.
Commissioner Todd Portune wants to raise the Sales Tax. Commission President Greg Hartmann wants to raise your Property Taxes. Republicans for Higher Taxes wholeheartedly endorses both a Property Tax increase and Sales Tax increase.
Mike Brown needs that money. You don't. According to Forbes, the Cincinnati Bengals earned an operating income of only $44.7 million in 2011, and that's not enough. You should be willing to pay more taxes to ensure our beloved Bengals earn a sufficient income, and after this Wednesday's Commission meeting you will.
This stadium deal has been a rousing success for Hamilton County, just like Bob Bedinghaus, Stadium Dave Linnenberg, and Roxanne Qualls said it would. It made Cincinnati a "major league city", led to great economic growth, made everyone richer, cured cancer, and grew the tax base. That we need another stadium tax increase to bail out the first one is fine with us. It's time to give Mike Brown and Bob Bedinghaus more of our money. Raise those Sales Taxes and Property Taxes now.
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