PROPERTY TAXES & PROPERTY ASSESSMENT

Those in Claremont who own property received notices of an increase in property values. In this particular era of economic downturn, an increase in value,done without consideration of the present economic realities, seems to be counter-productive and will lead to some dire consequences for the town of Claremont in years to come. First, employment is down and unemployment on the rise. Wages may have been increased minimally for low-paid workers but with new taxes and fees being imposed by ALL governments, from towns, cities, counties,states and also the Federal, such things amount to little or nothing for the most part. ALL FORMS OF GOVERNMENT, whether National or Local, are in TROUBLE and will continue to be in trouble to the extent that growing unrest and growing poverty will continue. As for Claremont, itself, it may be time for 'TEA PARTY' which other towns have performed in the past. It is also a time to send politicians a message on taxes, health care, and the like. Claremont has a vast number of VACANT LOTS, and remember, every parking lot you see, whether private or public, is A VACANT LOT! Likewise, every vacant building you see is unproductive, is not bringng in revenues or helping the business climate,etc. What is the solution? It is something that most people tend to ignore.