Newsletter
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By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
ol {font-weight:bold;} li {margin-top:5px;} span {font-weight:normal;} The Victoria City Council’s unanimous decision to spend $182k plus labor costs to build parking lots in Riverside Park conveniently located adjacent to the upcoming Pumphouse Riverside Restaurant & Bar has drawn fire from ...
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Flat-Tax-Rate Deception Resolution
By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
FLAT TAX RATE DECEPTION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, on September 30, 2010, Lamppost stated "Sure the tax rate can be lowered every year so that the County will totally offset the rise in appraised values."; · WHEREAS, the tax rate should be ...
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By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
Several weeks ago, I began to chart the connections between the various local nonprofit/private organizations, anointed committees, and (quasi-)governmental bodies to better understand the nuances of our city's power structure in order to become a more informed citizen. The diagram ...
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Off-Site City Council Meeting Audio (5/27/2010)
By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
As a public service, I present you with the official audio recording of the City Council's off-site work session held at John Clegg's Spirit Inn (3377 Lower Mission Valley Rd) on May 27, 2010 at noon. The topic of discussion ...
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Mayor's City Charter Violation?
By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
The latest buzz around town involves a potential dethroning of Mayor Will Armstrong. Nope, it won’t be at the hands of Robin Holy or Chelle Nickerson. The Mayor’s own words violating the City Charter (his contract) may be his undoing. ...
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By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
Signs, signs, everywhere signs...
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By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
Citizens' ballooning cash account 2008 Cash Balance The hierarchy, in their own words
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Unemployment Graph - Victoria, Texas, USA
By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
Source Data: Victoria, Texas, USA
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Tax Rate Deception via Don Pozzi
By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
The Tax Rate Deception I got a Don Pozzi campaign card in the mail today, and I'm beginning to wonder if he's committing mail fraud with one of the claims he makes: "Judge Pozzi has continued to hold the county ...
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Tax Rate vs. Tax Dollars Collected
By BSspotter in Paradigm Shifter
Tax Rate vs. Taxes Collected For the edification of the taxpaying public, I believe it's time to have a conversation about the distinction between Tax Rate and Tax Dollars Collected. Much lip service has been given to fiscal restraint by ...