Do you remember all the chatter about the Spring Hill Fire Rescue Commissioners when they attempted to tax the tangible property of businesses in their district? The Hernando County Commissioners even jumped on board to squelch the idea of imposing this tax, saying it was double taxation. The SPFR Commissioners finally backed down and reversed their decision several weeks ago.
The ironic point about this entire episode is the county commissioners decision to treat business entities different, depending on the location of their property. County Commissions said they were appalled at the the Spring Hill Fire Rescue for even suggesting an imposed tax for fire and emergency service on the tangible property of business in Spring Hill.
The question that screams for an answer from the Hernando County Commissioners is, why didn't they question the same double taxation currently in play by the Hernando County Fire Rescue. Business entities in the HCFR district pay property taxes that include an MSTU tax for emergency medical services. These same businesses are also being taxed on tangible property for the same EMS from HCFR.
To get to the point, all business entities in the HCFR district are paying twice for emergency medical services and the question is why?
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Have you given up blogging? I was counting on you for a report on the Rubio fund raiser, which apparently featured a GBW endorsement.
No, I just haven't had the time to devote to it lately with my class load at USF.
No, I just haven't had the time to devote to it lately with my class load at USF.
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