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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
Latest Issues
2012 Issues
January
12 - Florida Legislature should target state health insurance, retirement plans to reduce spending
2011 Issues
December
3 - Martin County Commission needs to justify high level of staff in Fire Rescue Department
17 - Martin County government, school district should establish 'pay for performance' plans
31 - Organization will remain proactive, continue providing 'unbiased information' to taxpayers in new year
November
5 - Changes to Medicare, Medicaid will impact many Martin County residents
19 - Martin County School Board should reconsider grant proposal for district's senior staff
October
8 - An Example of Money Well Spent.
22 - Government entities in Martin County should begin now to lay groundwork for budget cuts next year
September
10 - County Government and School District Must Show Even More Leadership.
24- MCTA Expanding Sphere of Influence and Outreach.
August
13 - Future Budget May Even Be Trickier.
27 - Government Gone Wild.
July
2 - Renegotiate Aspects of Firefighter Contract.
16 - County Commission Should Shrink Capital Improvements for Fire Rescue.
30 - Citizens Should Return to its Original Mission.
June
4 - County Must Fix Problems in Next Firefighters' Contract.
18 - Firefighter Benefit Package Too Generous.
May
7 - Results of the Settlement Between the Teachers' Union and the School District.
21 - Fire Rescue Must Target Cost Reductions.
April
9 - Creation of School District Budget Committee Worthwhile.
23 - Gov. Scott and Legislators Should Proceed with Pension Reform.
March
12 - Elected Officials Must Make Tough Financial Decisions.
February
12 - Are Commissioners Capable of Tough Decisions?
January
1 - Our 2011 Wish List.
15 - Job Analysis System Would Benefit School District.
29 - County Must Cut Spending in Wake of Smaller Revenues.
2010 Issues
December
4 - Officials must act to reduce spending and ease taxpayer burden.
18 - A few suggestions for government officials to follow in 2011.
November
6 - Litigations prevent solution to water problems.
20 - Lawmakers must relieve pension obligations.
October
9 - Approval of Amendment 8 would save tax dollars without negatively affecting students.
23 - County Commissioners must take actions to reduce spending and ease taxpayer burden.
September
11 - Beware downside of Amendment 4.
25 -
School district's pay scale analysis of could reduce payroll costs.
August
14 -Taxing solution: Zero-based budgets.
28 - School district must rein in health benefits.
July
10 - County and School District have room for budget cuts.
24 - Correction needed now to school PTO plan.
June
12 - Where the school district spends your money.
26 -
School district must reduce costs in order to preserve jobs and services
May
1 - State determines school funding.
15 - Officials must take charge of pension programs.
29 - County could save significant costs by privatizing ambulance service.
April
3 - 'The most efficient government we can afford' should be the goal.
17 - Diversify tax base in Martin County.
March
6 - More study needed before decision on location.
20 - Celebrating sixty years as your watchdog.
February
6 - Salary cuts for all county jobs not full solution.
20 - Questons remain about consolidation plan.
January
9 - Resolve to practice fiscal constraint.
23 - New Pool Could Make Big Splash for County.
RECENT Issues - 2009
January
10 - Sound management reduces costs.
24 - A topic well worth heightened attention.
February
7 - Don't waste our money!
21 - Budget workshop disappointing
March
7 - Getting impact fees to the right level is not easy, but crucial to the county.
21 - After hard work, WAAM's actions are disappointing.
April
4 - Ignore contrary talk: Martin County economy shrinking.
18 - Where did all our tax money go?
May
2 - Raising taxes a last resort.
16 - Rising costs at all government levels outstrip taxpayer's ability to foot bill
30 - School Board Members and Superintendent must cooperate.
June
13 - Martin County must scrutinize all policies and practices as part of labor negotiations.
27 - School Board and Superintendent must resolve differences or risk ruining and excellent district.
July
11 - More should be done to steamline Martin County's 911 system.
25 - Assessment proposal could spread discontent.
August
8 - Budget decisions by Stuart, Martin County Commissioners marked by high and low points.
22 - Local government must strive to reduce personnel costs.
September
5 - Proposed stormwater assessment fee just another revenue scheme, er, stream.
19 - School Board MUST allow Superintendent to speak at meetings.
October
3 - Martin County must reduce its personnel costs.
17 - Personnel costs for Martin County Fire Rescue is unsustainably expensive.
31 - Children's Services Council of Martin County should re-evaluate plans to build new facility.
November
14 - School District's hiring process too rigid, but professional.
28 - Childrens' Services Council of Martin County will be Wasting Taxpayer's Money if it Moves Forward with Plans to Construct New Building.
December
12 - Urge Rejection of Fee, Assessment Proposals.
26 - Taxpayers Put Stop to Assessments.
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