Another 160 acres next to Muncy Industrial Park would be tax-free, except the school board there played the maverick. Members couldn't justify taxing current businesses while newcomers pay nothing. Robert Engel, economic development director for the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, thinks they didn't see the bigger picture. I'm wondering if it's the rest of us who do not. They argue that jobs created in these zones make up for the lack of business taxes.
Workers pay instead.
It's not hard to imagine complete elimination of business taxes as we chase the carrot of jobs. Maybe it's a good idea, but I think we should be aware that we're doing it. On the other hand, my vision ain't what it used to be. Share your thoughts, too. Include your full name and hometown.