It’s refreshing to hear a common campaign theme coming out of the 2011 election season.
As reflected in the April 23, 2008 Board of Aldermen minutes, we previously looked at the prospect of a 4 payment tax system. This administration extensively researched this option for our taxpayers.
We looked at every aspect, including whether or not additional employees were needed to implement the system, as well as the extra cost the City would incur with 2 extra mailings a year.
We also looked at how a 4 payment system would affect the money coming into the City budget, as well as how some loss of interest would affect us financially.
The governing body of a municipality has the discretion to adopt a system of tax collection whether it be a 2 or 4 payment system. Most Cities and Towns in Connecticut fall under the 2 payment system.
At the time of our research, we collectively made the decision not to pursue the 4 payment system, but if we hear enough requests from our constituents, we could definitely look at this again.
The writer is a Republican member of the Board of Aldermen running for re-election in the Third Ward.
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