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Bottom line on taxes: Accountability.
Continuation from previous post Oakland Taxes - Readers Comments.
08.7.2007 | 
Craig
I want a pie graph that shows where it all goes (similar to the one that shows how the Federal budget is mostly Pentagon pork).
Wonder what Oak-town’s graph would look like?
Do you have a better idea for a forum? Seems to me we could really elevate this to a level of practicality and get some things done.
08.9.2007 | Robert
AWESOME!
yeah, I’m no expert by any stretch, but Oakland’s property taxes are just so much higher than any other city in the bay area (except for I think San Ramon).
the state takes 1% off the bat. everything else is city and Oakland takes .45%! that’s NUTS! most cities are about .1-.2%. think this is splitting hairs?
well, that’s about a $2,500/year difference on an $850,000 house! guess what it costs in property taxes for an $850,000? $12,325/year! and the county can raise the price of the house a maximum of 2% a year. so what was $850,000 initially, becomes $867,000 the next year and so forth.
and what do we get in return (monetarily)? a WHOLE $7,000 in home owner’s exemptions. gee thanks!
for that kind of scratch, i want incredible schools, beautiful tree lined streets and a HECK OF A LOT less crime and murders!
if Dellums’ office can’t account for where the money for all these assessments and measures is going, GET THEM OFF OUR TAX BILL!
see ya,
Robby
yeah, I’m no expert by any stretch, but Oakland’s property taxes are just so much higher than any other city in the bay area (except for I think San Ramon).
the state takes 1% off the bat. everything else is city and Oakland takes .45%! that’s NUTS! most cities are about .1-.2%. think this is splitting hairs?
well, that’s about a $2,500/year difference on an $850,000 house! guess what it costs in property taxes for an $850,000? $12,325/year! and the county can raise the price of the house a maximum of 2% a year. so what was $850,000 initially, becomes $867,000 the next year and so forth.
and what do we get in return (monetarily)? a WHOLE $7,000 in home owner’s exemptions. gee thanks!
for that kind of scratch, i want incredible schools, beautiful tree lined streets and a HECK OF A LOT less crime and murders!
if Dellums’ office can’t account for where the money for all these assessments and measures is going, GET THEM OFF OUR TAX BILL!
see ya,
Robby
my wife and i really busy at the moment, but maybe when things calm down, you and i (and our significant others) can get together and think about what to do, eh? then, once we have a plan of attack, we could try and get a group to take action.
at this point, i think the best idea is to figure out what exactly each one of these assessments do and are they actually getting done? or is the city just pocketing the cash?
it takes 5,000 signatures to get each measure back on the ballot, where it may or may not get voted back in. if we do nothing, each assessments stays indefinitely.
email me at centaurus3200 at yahoo.com
see ya,
Robby
at this point, i think the best idea is to figure out what exactly each one of these assessments do and are they actually getting done? or is the city just pocketing the cash?
it takes 5,000 signatures to get each measure back on the ballot, where it may or may not get voted back in. if we do nothing, each assessments stays indefinitely.
email me at centaurus3200 at yahoo.com
see ya,
Robby
Posted on 08.8.2007
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Are Oakland's property taxes a rip-off?
Public Bulletin Submission
06.18.2007 | Robert
Hi all,
great website!
I’ve been wanting to ask a group of dimond/glenview locals these following questions for some time. this post is not meant to become a flame war, just looking for some insight:
1. do you rent or own in Oakland?
2. do you think that renters should be allowed to vote on measures that ONLY financially impact property owners? meaning through property taxes. for example, when my wife and i rented, we usually voted on improvement measures because they didn’t cost us anything (landlords and homeowners paid for it through property taxes).
3. do you feel, as property owners, that you are getting a good return on your investment? meaning, do you think your property tax dollars are being well spent in Oakland? would you like an open book assessment of “where the money is going?”
great website!
I’ve been wanting to ask a group of dimond/glenview locals these following questions for some time. this post is not meant to become a flame war, just looking for some insight:
1. do you rent or own in Oakland?
2. do you think that renters should be allowed to vote on measures that ONLY financially impact property owners? meaning through property taxes. for example, when my wife and i rented, we usually voted on improvement measures because they didn’t cost us anything (landlords and homeowners paid for it through property taxes).
3. do you feel, as property owners, that you are getting a good return on your investment? meaning, do you think your property tax dollars are being well spent in Oakland? would you like an open book assessment of “where the money is going?”
Posted on 07.7.2007
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