furthermore, 60% of those polled thought the
city paid for sidewalks and walking paths, and 67%
believed the city picked up the cost for water and
sewer lines.
"In fact, the city and taxpayer actually pay for nothing,"
Moore says. "The city contributes absolutely nothing
to new developments — 100% of infrastructure
costs are paid up front not by the city, but by the
developers, builders and home buyers."
The MhBa wants to clear up another major
misconception.
"There's the belief out there that tax dollars in old
communities are supporting new communities. In
actuality, it's the exact opposite – tax dollars from new
neighbourhoods are supporting old communities."
The taxes paid by new home owners are not being
used to develop new communities, at least in the
initial stages.
dollarS and SenSe
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"In the first five to 10 years, new communities aren't
getting any new police stations, fire stations, bus routes
or community clubs," Moore says. "yet, residents are still
paying full taxes. all they get for their hard-earned tax
dollars is garbage pick-up and snow clearing.
"That being the case, another question arises: What
exactly is the city doing with that tax money? It
certainly isn't being invested into new communities."
'There's the belief out there that tax dollars in
old communities are supporting new
communities. In actuality, it's the exact opposite'
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