Thank you commissioners...

Last night, the Hernando County Commissioners voted 4-1 for a 1/2 mil reduction in Ad Valorem taxes. The remarkable thing about this vote was that 4 votes consisted of two republicans and two democrats. The lone nay vote was by the political appointee, Thomas Hogan, who demonstrated it was a pure partisan maneuver to garner support from fringe element of the republican party. Commissioner Stabins was the driving force in pressing for the 1/2 mil tax reduction, with Commissioner Robinson at his side. Commissioners Rowden and Kingsley should also be commended for following Mr. Stabins lead on tax reform in this county. All four of these commissioners critically evaluated the needs of taxpayers while setting aside partisan politics. It is really a shame that Commissioners Stabins, Robinson, Rowden and Kinglsey took a verbal beating on local talk radio today. Mr. Stabins stated this is only the first step in tax reform for our county and promised to continue next year with more cost saving methods for taxpayers. Looking at it from the perspective that the glass is half full, these four commissioners were right on target by voting for the 1/2 mil reduction to give the citizens much needed tax relief this year. Thank you, Commissioners Stabins, Robinson, Rowden and Kingsley...