tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post3536487332427474249..comments2024-03-28T20:49:23.403-05:00Comments on Jackson Jambalaya: Proposed Belhaven Tax Increase Makes ProgressKingfishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06184990110961727404noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-23888770089589919302020-08-31T08:06:44.370-05:002020-08-31T08:06:44.370-05:001:16, Your post is understood; however, do you rea...1:16, Your post is understood; however, do you really think paying school taxes has no return on investment, even for those with no children in public schools? The product turned out by some districts aside...the investment in public education goes deeper than having a kid in the school population. <br /><br />And you claim you 'don't use' public schools?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-62912862164374402992020-08-30T13:16:54.635-05:002020-08-30T13:16:54.635-05:00Paying through the nose for schools you don't ...Paying through the nose for schools you don't use and now paying double for other services the city has already been paid to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-64101159126578178512020-08-30T12:18:18.168-05:002020-08-30T12:18:18.168-05:00Gosh 5:06. Kinda mean and vitriolic post. Resort...Gosh 5:06. Kinda mean and vitriolic post. Resorting to name calling isn't usually the most effective means of persuasion. I have actually never publicly stated anything regarding the CID. I just don't support it. Many, many folks don't support it, as evidenced by this last effort to get electronic signatures. The petition has been available to sign for many months now, and the group in support has held signing events, been present at restaurant openings, and canvassed door to door. The virus has nothing to do with a lack of signatures. Your response says much about what Belhaven residents can expect from the the "trust me", benevolent group attempting to force taxes because the group could not get sufficient participation in their "voluntary" initiatives. We already have a taxing authority, known as the city government, as sorry as it may be, that we elect and can vote out of power. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-52237728196281586162020-08-30T10:53:10.311-05:002020-08-30T10:53:10.311-05:00No matter what Belhaven does, things will not
cha...No matter what Belhaven does, things will not <br />change. Just ride down Robinson Road, West Capitol,<br />and many South Jackson streets and you will get<br />a view of Belhaven’s future !<br />We raised 3 sons and lived in Belhaven for 27 years and<br />were very happy. We sold our home in 2016 at more than a fair <br />price. Better get out ASAP !!!!!!! 50% on the dollar is just around <br />the corner.<br />I know what I’m talking about ! I’ve been in the real estate <br />business for 56 years !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-26267550579136069332020-08-30T09:02:27.946-05:002020-08-30T09:02:27.946-05:008:41 pm Why don't you just hold a bake sale in...8:41 pm Why don't you just hold a bake sale instead of paying taxes?<br /><br />See if you can fix roads and build bridges, take care of military, police and fire and yes, do spend time trying to get an ambulance or police to your home or car accident ( maybe those extra minutes won't matter).<br /><br />FCC taxes weren't so bad compared to what my cable and now Wifi costs are once we gave away free airways. And, the old Ma Bell is looking like a charity compared to the costs of a cell phone.<br /><br />As for hunting and fishing, we could return to the days when Buffaloes nearly disappeared and whole lakes were emptying of fish.<br /><br />Maybe we could return to the good old days when you could have your teeth pulled at the barber shop. Or, get an infection or chemical burn. Wouldn't that be great?<br /><br />As for Belhaven, I used to live there. Loved it, but wanted a larger place with less maintenance. I would have read and ask questions before I signed anything. It's there business. They can fix it or not. Unless they are you and just choose to remain ignorant and believe you are the center of the universe.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-4515178523012505172020-08-30T07:43:00.822-05:002020-08-30T07:43:00.822-05:00I work downtown in a fairly conservative environme...I work downtown in a fairly conservative environment and have spoken to1/2 doz people that live there that are against the new tax. I know a few other folks that live there but based on what these few are saying I find it hard to believe most residents are going to put up with it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-66624573568826540222020-08-30T00:26:49.762-05:002020-08-30T00:26:49.762-05:00Anonymous troll @ 6:07 said: "I'm happy n...Anonymous troll @ 6:07 said: "I'm happy no one cares what the anonymous comment trolls on this blog think".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-26151761781878174652020-08-29T23:17:45.807-05:002020-08-29T23:17:45.807-05:00I own a home in Belhaven.
I would be cool with it...I own a home in Belhaven.<br /><br />I would be cool with it if elected officials with term limits within the neighborhood were in charge, but this is totally stupid.<br /><br />These neighborhood association group people have some of the crappiest yards in the neighborhood.<br /><br />Shout out to their project where they put bags of cement next to the creek on Peachtree Street. Go by and check it out, just plastic bags of cement sitting there. Great job guys. I'm sure Belhaven University likes the litter. Then there is the doctor in the big house who took down all the reflective street signs and put them in his yard...and plays at times crappy music you can hear down Kenwood.<br /><br />Now if they want do it the right way like pay for cameras at every entrance to the neighborhood then I'm cool with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-17664844254907004592020-08-29T22:28:06.942-05:002020-08-29T22:28:06.942-05:00" When Belhaven residents call City Hall to c..." When Belhaven residents call City Hall to complain about any damned thing needing repair or attention, guess what they're gonna be told? "<br /> <br /> <br />If they are lucky anyone answers the phone, I'm willing to bet they will hear a low tier city employee laugh<br />. . . and scream NEXT. <br /> <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-509281884650290892020-08-29T20:41:52.377-05:002020-08-29T20:41:52.377-05:00Federal tax, state income tax, car tags, gas tax, ...Federal tax, state income tax, car tags, gas tax, sales tax, business permit fees, FCC taxes on your phone, 911 Fees, hunting and fishing tax, drivers license fee, concealed carry permit fee, occupational permit and licensing fees and that is just off the top of my head. All of these fees are just a form of tax! You are spending a fortune in taxes already. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-72389712026348476202020-08-29T20:14:04.772-05:002020-08-29T20:14:04.772-05:00Move to The Fondren.Move to The Fondren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-9714902998806304852020-08-29T18:07:51.054-05:002020-08-29T18:07:51.054-05:00The process is transparent, with the plan fully di...The process is transparent, with the plan fully disclosed to those who vote on it and pay the assessment. So many of these comments are ignorant and/or uninformed. I don't have a stake in the process or the neighborhood but I'm happy no one cares what the anonymous comment trolls on this blog think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-30964635337163241012020-08-29T17:43:59.293-05:002020-08-29T17:43:59.293-05:00Pay MORE taxes to an administration that is wastin...Pay MORE taxes to an administration that is wasting the ones Belhaven is ALREADY paying and not get services Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-46237280867119499552020-08-29T17:32:46.245-05:002020-08-29T17:32:46.245-05:00When Belhaven residents call City Hall to complain...When Belhaven residents call City Hall to complain about any damned thing needing repair or attention, guess what they're gonna be told? It don't take a brain scientist to figure this out. <br /><br />If the residents of this prissy neighborhood collect $680,000 dollars via this self-tax, guess what...That's your deductible when you have problems and call the city. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-56745865561534019062020-08-29T17:06:09.748-05:002020-08-29T17:06:09.748-05:00Belhaven residents are overwhelmingly behind the C...Belhaven residents are overwhelmingly behind the CID initiative. The loudest voice, and most likely all the negative comments on this post are the same loud spoken jackass that has railed against it on Nextdoor. His fat, irresponsible ass is afraid we'll make him cut his yard and remove the junk yard from his driveway. Worthless drunk, terrible father, and business failure that just wants his FreeDumb. Sorry to take your Nextdoor bully pulpit away from you but we're tired of your bullshit. Can't wait until the CID passes and you pack your stuff and move out of the neighborhood in protest. Don't worry, we won't miss you and your ignorant mouth. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-72591291350186300102020-08-29T15:34:42.000-05:002020-08-29T15:34:42.000-05:001157 - you can have your name removed - and I enco...1157 - you can have your name removed - and I encourage you to do it. Your assessment is correct, this is being pushed by the large property owners who want to use this money to replace their security systems. That is, except for the $50 thousand they want to pay (an unidentfied, but already selected) "planner" - gotta have some write a few pages telling how to spend these new found riches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-18258396092613789462020-08-29T14:27:05.092-05:002020-08-29T14:27:05.092-05:00Sorry folks, Madison is no longer taking applicati...Sorry folks, Madison is no longer taking applications. Y'all will have to move to Rankin County. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-12120349137956560552020-08-29T14:25:11.508-05:002020-08-29T14:25:11.508-05:00@10:27 am - Karen, is that you?@10:27 am - Karen, is that you?Ben Dover sezhttp://www.jackson.the.detroit.of.mississippi.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-16567700927644192852020-08-29T11:57:15.687-05:002020-08-29T11:57:15.687-05:00I signed this form very early in the process and w...I signed this form very early in the process and wished I had not. Upon learning how this will actually be run, it is was a HUGE mistake to sign. Jennifer Welch, who owns tons of property around Belhaven, is one of the committee members. Guess where all the funds will probably be directed? To areas around Belhaven Residential properties. I agree, the "trust us" committee will end up in litigation in the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-52195907881004794942020-08-29T10:42:42.452-05:002020-08-29T10:42:42.452-05:00As Kenny Stokes likes to say, this is a win win fo...As Kenny Stokes likes to say, this is a win win for the city of Jackson. (Except for the Belhaven homeowners).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-20022071221077908012020-08-29T10:28:27.878-05:002020-08-29T10:28:27.878-05:00Screw these people Screw these people About to be bentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-34509591968741311742020-08-29T10:27:18.289-05:002020-08-29T10:27:18.289-05:00It seems to me that this is a decision for the pro...It seems to me that this is a decision for the property owners of Belhaven.<br /><br />The rest of you are just annoying busybodies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-16085581718900579302020-08-29T10:23:42.866-05:002020-08-29T10:23:42.866-05:00It’s a shamed that Jackson spends so little money ...It’s a shamed that Jackson spends so little money on infrastructure that a neighborhood has to assess itself a separate tax to do the things their city taxes should pay for. I am thankful I don’t live in Jackson. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-52500572764522106342020-08-29T10:22:42.403-05:002020-08-29T10:22:42.403-05:00Wack jobs.Wack jobs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447438783001404385.post-68270616146370244172020-08-29T09:16:42.667-05:002020-08-29T09:16:42.667-05:00“ Surely they realize what taxes they collect in t...“ Surely they realize what taxes they collect in the “district” will be reduced by the council that was supposed to be spent in said district. If they were going to spend 3,000,000 in Belhaven “district” the council without them knowing would just reduce to 2,800,000. Council looking for money and will say those dumbass “district” folks helping us<br />August 28, 2020 at 7:48 PM“<br />——————————————<br /><br />I’m tempted to agree with this but I’m also curious how much $ the council has done. Might come out even in the end. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com