Impiden ciudadanos alza de abusivo impuesto
de propiedad
La mayoría de los comisionados de Miami-Dade acceden a los reclamos

MIAMI, FL – Protestas masivas de ciudadanos de todo el condado contra un abusivo impuesto de propiedad, movieron a los comisionados de Miami-Dade a votar el pasado jueves contra el propuesto aumento del impuesto de propiedad.

Organizadas por Impuesto de Propiedad Justo para Todos, Inc. (IPJT), organización ciudadana no partidista que defiende a todos los residentes del condado, y numerosos otros grupos ciudadanos, las protestas lograron lo que muchos expertos políticos dijeron ser imposible: que la mayoría de la comisión rechazara el aumento al impuesto pedido por el alcalde fuerte de Miami-Dade, Carlos Alvarez.

IPJT pidió una reducción impensable de al menos el 35 por ciento del impuesto de propiedad y logró detener por completo que le aumentaran el impuesto a una comunidad empobrecida y explotada, con el índice de desempleo más alto de la Florida. Nadie se lo esperaba.
  «Los votantes hispanos hablaron claramente: sacaremos del cargo a cualquier comisionado que vote por aumentar el impuesto de propiedad que está destruyendo financieramente a nuestras familias. Y al menos todos los comisionado hispanos escucharon», declara el Dr. José H. Valladares, presidente de IPJT.

«Una vez más quedó demostrado que una comunidad unida logra lo que se propone. Pero esto es sólo el comienzo. Todavía tenemos mucho por hacer», señala el Dr. Eladio José Armesto, secretario de IPJT. «Muy pronto IPJT hará público un Plan de Rescate del Presupuesto del Condado basado en lo que el pueblo viene pidiendo a gritos en los últimos años», agrega.

Para más información, llame al Dr. Valladares al 305/541-9300 o al Dr. Eladio José Armesto 305/530-8787.   +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++   Fair Property Tax For All, Inc.
Impuestos de Propiedad Justos Para Todos, Inc.
Dr. José H. Valladares, Presidente
POB 450708 // Miami, FL 33245-0708 // 305/541-9300 // jhvmdpa@gmail.com

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Citizens Stop Abusive Property Taxes Increase
A majority of Miami-Dade Commissioners comply with public outcry
MIAMI, FL – Massive protests against an abusive property tax by citizens from the entire county prodded Miami-Dade County Commissioners to vote last Thursday against a proposed property tax increase.

Organized by Fair Property Tax For All, Inc. (FPTA), a non-partisan, grassroots organization defending all Miami-Dade residents, as well as numerous other citizen groups, the protests got what many political experts said was impossible: a majority of the County Commission rejecting the tax increase sought by Miami-Dade Strong Mayor, Carlos Alvarez.

FPTA asked for an unthinkable 35 per cent property tax reduction. In turn, it achieved the completely derailing a tax increase sought by the Mayor against an impoverished and exploited community that has the highest unemployment rate in Florida. No one expected it.

«Hispanic voters spoke clearly: We will kick out of office any commissioner that votes for increasing a property tax that is financially destroying our families. And, at least, all the Hispanic commissioners listened,» declares FPTA President Dr. José H. Valladares.

«Once more we see that a united community achieves what it set out to achieve. But, this is just the begining. We still have much to do,» points out FPTA Secretary Dr. Eladio José Armesto. «Very soon FPTA will make public a County Budget Rescue Plan based upon what the people have been vigorously demanding in recent years,» he adds.

For more information, please call Dr. Jose H. Valladares, Fair Property Tax For All, Inc. President, at 305/541-9300 or Eladio Jose Armesto 305/530-8787.

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Miami-Dade County Government by the Numbers

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A family of four (4) currently is forced to pay on average $11,600 for county government.
Please keep in mind these figures do not include school board, municipal or other taxing authorities. If you add these in, the figure would exceed $5,000 per person ($20,000 + for a family of four) and this figure does not include state and federal taxes.
In 1993 essential and other services provided by the county we re more than adequate: criminals did not control our streets, houses did not burn down by the dozen, and people were not dying of starvation in the streets. So why is there an increase of over 35% in real dollars adjusted for inflation and population growth?
Miami-Dade County Government is out of control. In raising our taxes in this unprecedented manner, our families have been affected and our homes invaded. Only we the citizens can reverse this situation by truly becoming involved. Otherwise we will have to either move or continue to pay for a bloated, intrusive and inefficient bureaucracy.

This is not about not raising taxes; this is about pushing for a 35% reduction in county expenditures and in turn OUR PROPERTY TAXES.

Call and or email the following Commissioners NOW:  Tell them you have had enough of this abuse. Tell them that you are AGAINST any new taxes. Tell them that you are holding them personally responsible for any further taxes increases. Commit them to REDUCE property taxes by 35%.

For more information please visit www.fairpropertytaxforall.org
NEXT COUNTY COMMISSION BUDGET HEARING DATE

Thursday, September 17, 2009
County Commission hearing to finalize FY2009-2010 budget
5:01p.m.
County Commission Chamber (111 NW 1st Street, 2nd Floor)

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