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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 2008 Archives

January
12 - We say "YES" to proposed property tax amendment.
26 - FAA deal spares county expensive legal action.
February
9 - County can run effectively on reduced revenues.
23 - Keep politics out of budget-cutting process.
March
8 - Courage and creativity needed to balance budgets.
22 - School district clarifies budget issues.
April
5 - Martin County must pursue desirable sustainable growth.
19 - County negotiations must get realistic.
May
3 - Let's be clear: Organization backs no specific candidates.
17 - Excessive personnel costs can imperil a municipality.
31 - Pending crisis: Future benefits for public employees.
June
14 - EMS Director's Retirement Alters Dynamics of Negotiations.
28 - Cut taxing and spending back to 2005 levels.
July
12 - Time to stop ignoring core issue.
26 - County should say no to "give-back" - Too many strings are attached; let IAFF negotiators answer to the people.
August
9 - Deal misses big picture - The impact of the new agreeement with firefighters will be felt for years.
23 - Coming soon to a channel near you!
September
6 - A few suggestions to Martin County about fiscal approach
20 - Time to get back to basics: Governments must reduce spending, allow private foundations to help those in need.
October
4 - Focus on getting the most for the money.
18 - Suggestions on proposed constitutional amendments.
November
1 - We must diversify the local economy.
15 - Eager to work with new county officials.
29 - Growing sour on US Sugar deal.
December
13 - Design help for aquatic center wasteful.
27 - Didn't like 2008? You might hate 2009.

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