One of the things I’ve noticed about the evolving discourse over annexation here is the general lack of concern over higher taxes.  It’s got me intrigued.

The city commission has always stated that the reason it has been considering annexation is to keep ahead of the higher millage that will become inevitable without it.  But from what I’ve observed here, it seems like a significant portion of vocal participation on this site doesn’t really have a problem with paying more in taxes to retain the current level of city services.

Is this true?  Let’s put it to a vote!

What’s better than a crappy online poll that skews towards those with lots of time to burn on blogs (read: white collar)?  Well, we can check the 2008 city survey, which shows that 64% ranked the value of services for taxes paid to the city as “good” or “excellent”.

Not a perfect comparison, but its as close as we can get.  I don’t think its too much of a stretch to assume that anyone who feels that taxes are too high wouldn’t rate “value” highly of a survey.

So maybe taxes aren’t as big an issue as the city thinks.  Or maybe, this site discussion is just the city’s upper-crust ruminating amongst ourselves.

19 soaking wet Lawn & Leaf bags for the compost pickup guys.

Sorry about that fellas.  Try not to look at my neighbor’s 20 across the street.

This must be one of the worst Tuesday pickups of the year!

Walking by the 335 building last night, my wife noticed a yellow permit in the window of the old Century 21.  Snapping out of my unobservant coma, I subsequently noticed that the Century 21 sign had also been recently taken down.

Does this space finally have a new tenet?  Its been vacant most of the year.

Anyone know who/what it will be?

UPDATE: Catherine gives us the answer in the comments section!