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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."

It's Your Money 2008 Archives

Presented by the Indiantown News

March
20 - School district clarifies budget issues.
April
3 - Martin County must pursue desirable sustainable growth.
17 - County negotiations must get realistic.
24 - Let's be clear: Organization backs no specific candidates.
May
1 - Public employee compsensation packages must be reviewed.
8 - Few taxpayers understand the liability of Citizen's Insurance legislation.
15 - Excessive personnel costs can imperil a municipality.
22 - Growing deficits threaten pensions and ensures high taxes.
29 - County can run effectively on reduced revenues.
June
5 - Eventful week for county taxpayers.
12 - Martin County should focus on smart growth that will stimulate the local economy.
19 - Property Appraiser hosts an informative board meeting.
26 - Positive changes in county personnel costs.
July
3 - Set emotions and prejudices aside before voting.
10 - Time to stop ignorning core issue.
17 - County Administrator faces difficult task with budget reductions.
24 - County should say no to "give-back - Too many strings attached; let IAFF negotiators answer to the people.
31 - More spending cuts considered as funding decreases, except for Fire Rescue personnel.
August
7 - Firefighter contract unfair to other county employees.
21 - Deal misses big picture. The impact of the agreement with firefighters will be felt for years.
28 - Coming soon to a channel near you!
September
11 - A few suggestions to Martin County on fiscal approach.
25 - Focus on getting the most for the money.
October
2 - Current government practices must change at every level.
9 - Televised school board meetings now a reality thanks to dedicated citizens.
16 - Suggestions on proposed constitutional amendments.
23 - We must diversify the local economy.
30 - Children's Service Council's land purchase out of tune with current economic climate.
November
6 - Eager to work with new county officials.
13 - More review of the Children's Services Council.
20 - Government spending must be prioritized and limited.
27 - Growing sour of US Sugar deal.
December
4 - County's Aquatic Center design fee should have been included in proposal.
11 - Questions about US Sugar negotiations continue to surface.
18 - Didn't like 2008? You may hate 2009!

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