Quick Note on Comments (by David G. Fago):

You may see that I have deleted some comments written for several of my posts. I want you all to know that I will not delete any comments as long as they relate to this site or some political goings on in Parma (or even other local, state, and federal stuff). Even if the comments are negative toward me or my thoughts, I will leave them in. However, some of these comments have been similar to SPAM. For example, one of the comments stated something like, "Great Blog. I stumbled across your blog while looking for Gambling sites. You can gamble at this site, blah blah blah blah blah, etc."

Then they list their lame website. I delete those because they are not real...they are just a cheap form of advertisement.

But please....leave me comments, even if they disagree with my thoughts. I believe this is America, and here we have the freedom to disagree with one another. (That doesn't sound like a mean-spirited statement does it?)

More to come...

Issue 117 vs. Issue 116.

The big mystery surrounding Income Taxes in Parma, Ohio

Don't be fooled by the propaganda being passed out by Parma's mayor and Parma's City Council President.

They are telling everyone to vote yes on Issue 116, and No on issue 117.

Let's take a look at each issue:

A YES vote on Issue 117 will give us our tax credit back, and guarantee us the right to VOTE on any future tax credit reductions (a right we currently do not have).

A YES vote on Issue 116 will raise the income tax from 2.0% to 2.5% and the Current Mayor's Administration and City Council "promise" to give our tax credit back. I use the term "promise" loosely.

Why is the mayor so hell bent on voting no on Issue 117?? If Issue 116 passes, he is already "promising" to give the tax credit back. Why is he so afraid of issue 117 passing then?

Here is the wording for Issue 116 (Source: http://www.lwvcra.org/parma.htm) -
"116 CITY OF PARMA PROPOSED MUNICIPAL INCOME TAX Shall the Ordinance providing for an increase of one-half percent (0.5%) levy on income to a rate of two and one-half percent (2.5%), effective January 1, 2006, for general municipal purposes., be passed? "

I want to ask the mayor and City Council where in that wording does it say we will get the tax credit back? Where? Are we supposed to believe a "promise" from him and Council?? I wouldn't. Just check how they reneged on the "promise" with the Sunset Clause in December of 2003.

Here is the wording for Issue 117 (Same Source - League of Women Voters - Cuyahoga County)

"117 CITY OF PARMAPROPOSED ORDINANCE (BY INITIATIVE PETITION) Shall the Ordinance amending Section 183.52 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Parma to provide for voter approval of any reduction in the Resident Income Tax and to provide for a 100% Resident Income Tax Credit, be passed?"

Now this one tells me that we will in fact get our tax credit back.

The mayor keeps saying that we (the people who fought hard to get 117 on the ballot) are mean spirited and disgruntled. I disagree. I am not campaigning to shoot down Issue 116. I believe that if the people believe the city needs the money, then they should vote YES on 116 to raise the income tax across the board and YES on Issue 117 (And guarantee your tax credit back) .

Why is the mayor and City Council so hell bent on making sure 117 fails and 116 passes??? I will tell you: THEY HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO INTENTION OF GIVING US OUR TAX CREDIT BACK. NONE WHATSOEVER.

Issue 117 will guarantee your tax credit back, and if you feel the city still needs the revenue then be my guest...vote YES on Issue 116.

If you want a more personal explanation of the differences of the two issues, please feel free to contact me! I will even call you on the phone!!

More to Come...

I know it has been some time since you have heard from me, but the last month and a half has been draining. I soon will be back up and running, and I have boatloads of stuff to talk about. Of course it has to do with Parma Politics.

I will be posting something shortly. It may have to do with several items...such as Issue 116, Issue 117, and the Charter Commission.

Very soon, I will post again. If you like this blog sight, please feel free to leave a comment. Anonymous comments are welcome.

More to Come...