Newly annexed resident asked to pay runoff bill
My neighborhood was recently annexed into the city. We have no water, sewer or storm drains. Yet, we have all received a bill for storm runoff.
Nothing in the neighborhood has changed since we were annexed and we’re expected to pay a bill for a prior condition. I was told by city offices the bill pays salaries of engineers who plan for the proper runoff of storm water to protect our drinking water. I am for protecting drinking water, but mine comes from a well. I don’t think the bill was intended to protect the quality of my well water. It sounds more like a tax to me.
I received this bill three days after annexation became effective. Have I been scammed by the city? It said prompt payment would insure no interruption of services. Which services would that be?
Charles A. Newell Jr.
Greensboro
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This is the rain tax correct? Too bad you didn't get annexed during last year's drought, perhaps the bill would have been lower. Not.
Sorry to hear you have been annexed Mr. Newell. This is a classic example of greedy politicians annexing more property to get the tax money but provide no or little services in return.
Posted on July 11, 2008 8:07 AM
Mitch-management strikes again!
Posted on July 11, 2008 10:58 AM
Charles Newell Jr...Repeat this mantra: "It puts the lotion on its skin, or it gets the hose again"...feel better now?..The city appreciates your complicity and will send you a list of exercises so you can bend over a little more the next time they come calling. This has been a public service announcement from GSO power mongers and minions.
Posted on July 11, 2008 2:08 PM