Tag: investing
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One-stop Index to Liberty Township Fire Levy Posts
Readers of this post hopefully are familiar with the basics of the May 6 proposed fire levy in Liberty Township: For more detail, see the fire department’s information. When I began writing these posts, I knew my style of thinking wouldn’t resonate with everyone. Still, I’ve been encouraged by the attention and thoughtful responses many…
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Per Capita Revenue of Liberty Township: Comparison to Peer Departments
When I introduced Liberty Township fire levy revenues in per capita terms, I asked a rhetorical question: “Is it a different cost to transport a person to the hospital from a home valued at $250 thousand than from a home valued at $1 million?” If the answer is “No,” then per capita comparisons give us…
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Understanding Property Tax Revenue to Liberty Township
This primer is for Liberty Township residents who want a clearer picture of how property taxes work — and how they impact township revenue. This understanding is essential for evaluating issues like the fire levy currently on the ballot. Key Points What Is Millage? Property tax is expressed in mills — where 1 mill =…
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