Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1911-08-25

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There are two ways of increasing taxes
on property, one by increasing the valua-
| ton by reassessment. another by increasing
the rate or proportional part of the dollar
taken for taxes. AS reassessments occur
infrequently while the rate is fixed an
nually, the taxpayer naturally looks at the
rate to see whether taxes have risen or
fallen. Hence, when the rate has gotten
so high as to cause general complaint, an
increase In valuation by reassessment will
allow OF an increase in taxes, although at
the same time there may be reduction
in the rate, as in this county: In 1910 on
valuation of $l6,000,000 and a rate of
100 cents on the Sl00-we raised $780,
900 In 1911, this year, with a valuation
increased to $20000,000 and the rate
lowered to 81 cents, we will collect $685.
600, which is just as burdensome. just as
odlous as If the valuation had been left
$l6,000,000, as in 1910. and the rate in
creased to III l-2 cents on the 500. And
do not suppose there is any man capable
OF forming judgment who would claim
that the property or opportunities of the
taxpayers Of Montgomery county are as
valuable in 1911 as they were in 1910.
Hence, the increase Of valuation by the re-
assessment was purely arbitrary and
9ratuitous act and could be repeated with
as much justice or necessity at any time
do not impute any shadow of duplicity.
or injustice, or ineiiciency to our assessors
or commissioners. They have done we'll
how well nobody appreciates but those
who have conscientiously tried to perform
an equitable duty to all. what is done
we know, but not what's been resisted" |
am seeking TO arouse n public sentiment
that will check prOdigal extravaganza. And
this is an Opportune time, for the increase
in taxes is a danger signal and the owner
of property will neglect II at his peril
In 1910 we levied 100000 for county
taxes and $4,000 for State taxes. In
1911 the levy is for $lSS000 for county
taxes and $4,000 for State taxes an
increase of $4,000 for the county and
$50, 900 for the State, equaling a rate of
III LIZ cents (nOt 81 cents at alD for the
county and ~ l-2 cents (not % cents at
alD for State tax, both rates based upon
the valuation of 1910, and everybody
knows Montgomery county is less valu-
able to-day than II was In 1910. So that,
notwithstanding what rates may be writ
ten in the tax bill, you are to pay this
yea,-Sll7 l-2 for county taxes and 81 IL
cents for State taxes, as compared to 1910,
being total of $l.45 on the 500. And
besides this the residents Of some districts
and all Incorporated towns pay additional
taxes, running from n to SO cts. on 500,
making grand total of from SLIGO to
$l95 and when insurance is added, max
ING II cost 2 per cent. to own property in
this county
From this point Of view, who are chosen
for the legislature and for county commits
sioners to authorize and levy taxes are
matters OF the most vital concern TO every
voter. To say Il am Of Paul" or II am Of
Apollo" is but to perpetuate the vendetta,
er fractional politics; but every citizen is
degracint- himself and betrnying his coun-
try who does q, great stress
and urgency con
with the conscl
the equipment tor
that affect the body
vigilance is related.
CHARLES.
Barns
For House Of Delegates. Democr.
marles August 29, 1911. 49,