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A Not for Profit 501(c)3 Corporation
Chartered January 24, 1950

Purpose of the Martin County Taxpayers Association:
"To study the tax situation in Martin County, Florida; to work with Public Officials and Boards toward economy and efficiency in the operation of the Government of Martin County and other political bodies in said County; to improve, extend and place upon a safe and more permanent foundation the general tax program of said communities and county, etc."

In Your Corner 2007 Archives

January
13 - Students, take out your No. 2 pencils for this essay test on decision-making.
27 - "Home Depot High"? Don't think so.
February
10 - Intent of column not to criticize School Board.
24 - Why say no to FAA and deprive county of grants?
March
10 - Property tax solutions begin with responsible governing.
24 - The Land Patterns Study: Some initial thoughts.
April
7 - Curtailing personnel costs is crucial to sustainability.
21 - Some general suggestions on spending cuts.
May
5 - Clarifying our positions on issues.
19 - Where our tax money comes from.
June
2 - Martin County can function fine on smaller budget.
16 - Lawmakers did poor job addressing insurance crisis.
30 - Property tax relief measures not well defined.
July
14 - Martin County Officials need courage to correct lingering flaws in budget.
28 - County faces financial challenges.
August
11 - Rein in compensation for Fire/EMT brass.
25 - New proposed impact fees would be highest in the state.
September
8 - A step in the right direction.
22 - School Board lags county in transparency for citizens.
October
6 - Kudos to sheriff for holding line on budget.
20 - How county can avert impending financial crisis.
November
3 - This week, we seem to be all thumbs.
17 - Excellent lesson in politics.
December
1 - Budgetary challenges on display.
15 - School Board meetings should be televised.
29 - Responding to letters from readers.

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