City ponders new kinds of revenue
With a $200-million gap in next year’s budget, the city is looking at possible new kinds of revenue by raising new taxes or by cutting some services. A tax on empty residential spaces is one of the ideas in play.
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Ephraim 18:25 on 2023-03-16 Permalink
We need a heavy tax on empty residential spaces, a heavy tax on empty commercial spaces, a tax on the usage of the sidewalk for building, a tax and permit system for no parking signs, so the city can look up if they were paid and if there was a permit involved. Just that would likely fill a tall gap.
Meezly 10:10 on 2023-03-17 Permalink
Here here.
Ian 12:07 on 2023-03-17 Permalink
I seriously doubt the city will enact new taxes on commercial property, their cowardice in Mile End was entirely because they were afraid if getting sued by deep-pockets developers.
Much like how it is easier to ban fireplaces than enforce rules against idling trucks, I will be very surprised if the new taxes aren’t almost all borne by residents and a driving tax.
Joey 13:49 on 2023-03-17 Permalink
In reaction, Projet Mtl will… pedestrianize one block of Duluth. In other words, business as usual, priorities never change, if you don’t like it, take a hike.
CE 08:29 on 2023-03-18 Permalink
They’re not pedestrianizing that stretch of Duluth, they’re going to remove it completely and expand the park to the south. The first year they’ll block it off with planters and benches but later on they’re going to tear it out. Also, it’s the equivalent of four short blocks. One thing I can give PM credit for is that they’ve done a great job at removing cars from parks.
Kate 19:40 on 2023-03-18 Permalink
i wonder whether the expansion is preparatory to opening the garden of the Hôtel-Dieu to the public. There’s this big door onto that spur of Duluth.