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Budget and Taxes
People who live in the Second District face a double-whammy, city and county property taxes. Those taxes are high enough. We must look for ways to adjust our budget, eliminate waste, and increase our tax base.
Consolidation of city and county departments will save taxpayers money and improve the delivery of services. Tax collection, parks and recreation, and senior services could all be made more productive and cost effective through consolidation.
We must also look at eliminating unnecessary offices, streamlining and simplifying the chain of command.
Oversight of county spending, with no special or hidden accounts for our elected or appointed officials, is a must. Regular, frequent auditing of all departments will prevent fraud and waste.
Encouraging the development of small businesses will do more to increase our tax base than any other means. We need to be encouraging small, innovative businesses that use cutting-edge and emerging technology.
I am also concerned about how much debt we are accruing in Knox County; we must learn to live within our means.
As commissioner, I will work to eliminate waste, increase our revenue, and spend our tax dollars wisely and responsibly.
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PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF AMY BROYLES
Becky Harmon, Treasurer, 316 East Scott Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37917 |
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