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By: Geana on 2/8/09
Obviously state law needs to change in the sense that they will not only "require" but "enforce" counties to register only their own residential vehicles and mandate emissions stations and inspections.
Obviously state law needs to change in the sense that they will not only "require" but "enforce" counties to register only their own residential vehicles and mandate emissions stations and inspections.
By: RonB on 2/8/09
Rutherford county sure doesn't mind taking tax dollars from other counties when their citizens shop here.
Rutherford county sure doesn't mind taking tax dollars from other counties when their citizens shop here.
By: LimoKing on 2/8/09
Well guys crank up those stop light cameras a little more, scam everyone more...hah!
Well guys crank up those stop light cameras a little more, scam everyone more...hah!
By: bp615 on 2/8/09
The tax began as a way to pay down debt on the construction of Riverdale and Oakland High schools which has already been done to my knowledge. The county has already overstepped their authority in this manner and the tax payers should have had a break from this already.
The real rub as a citizen who pays this tax year after year is the lack of explanation of where the taxes go. Keep the 40 % for the education and drop the other 60% and give the tax payers a break.
Lets not sit here and pretend that this is a clean air issue either. This is about profit.
The tax began as a way to pay down debt on the construction of Riverdale and Oakland High schools which has already been done to my knowledge. The county has already overstepped their authority in this manner and the tax payers should have had a break from this already.
The real rub as a citizen who pays this tax year after year is the lack of explanation of where the taxes go. Keep the 40 % for the education and drop the other 60% and give the tax payers a break.
Lets not sit here and pretend that this is a clean air issue either. This is about profit.
By: ItsGood on 2/8/09
LimoKing, the stop light cameras are City of Murfreesboro. That being discussed is a Rutherford County tax.
If all the citizens with expired tags would be brought up to date a lot more money would be flowing into the County. I see about five a day, many parked at City / County garage which is odd as folks are probably in court for another reason.
LimoKing, the stop light cameras are City of Murfreesboro. That being discussed is a Rutherford County tax.
If all the citizens with expired tags would be brought up to date a lot more money would be flowing into the County. I see about five a day, many parked at City / County garage which is odd as folks are probably in court for another reason.
By: 0be1 on 2/8/09
I know, how about if we have elected officials that actually know how to create a budget and stick to it. Pretty soon this county is going to be so expensive to live and shop in that store closings and house foreclosures will really be increasing.
How about you guys quit building for awhile and the people will quit moving here until things stabilize. If you guys are going to tax, at least make it fair and tax everyone and not just the select few. Get your annexations straight and get it done already instead of pussyfooting around!
I know, how about if we have elected officials that actually know how to create a budget and stick to it. Pretty soon this county is going to be so expensive to live and shop in that store closings and house foreclosures will really be increasing.
How about you guys quit building for awhile and the people will quit moving here until things stabilize. If you guys are going to tax, at least make it fair and tax everyone and not just the select few. Get your annexations straight and get it done already instead of pussyfooting around!
By: Macgyver on 2/8/09
What about an "impact tax" for new construction. Make these new houses pay for the services which will have to be built to support them. Why do so many people cringe when they hear this?
What about an "impact tax" for new construction. Make these new houses pay for the services which will have to be built to support them. Why do so many people cringe when they hear this?
By: UnionLady1055 on 2/8/09
What I would like to know is WHAT has been done with the wheel tax. Spend, Spend, Spend. Tax and Spend, Tax and Spend. I was in rage over the 2 new schools you want to charge ONLY .25 cents or about 8.00 per month on property values... And I quote "if they are upside down... we didn't cause it". SCREW you all! With all the downslide to economy.. I know plenty of people who no longer have a job. When you own 2 cars and you can only drive one at a time... and for some reason you seem to forget about the EMISSIONS testing.. or tags are the highest in the STATE! If I had a way of getting cheaper tags, I would. Our property acessors offices needs a check on reality too.
What I would like to know is WHAT has been done with the wheel tax. Spend, Spend, Spend. Tax and Spend, Tax and Spend. I was in rage over the 2 new schools you want to charge ONLY .25 cents or about 8.00 per month on property values... And I quote "if they are upside down... we didn't cause it". SCREW you all! With all the downslide to economy.. I know plenty of people who no longer have a job. When you own 2 cars and you can only drive one at a time... and for some reason you seem to forget about the EMISSIONS testing.. or tags are the highest in the STATE! If I had a way of getting cheaper tags, I would. Our property acessors offices needs a check on reality too.
By: Lynniek2160 on 2/9/09
It already costs alot to live in Rutherford County.
It already costs alot to live in Rutherford County.
By: devolver on 2/9/09
In the wake of bailouts and such (on a national level), its plain to see that any government (municipal, state or federal) does not and will never understand or appreciate the value of a dollar. How can they when they're spending OTHER PEOPLE's money?
In the wake of bailouts and such (on a national level), its plain to see that any government (municipal, state or federal) does not and will never understand or appreciate the value of a dollar. How can they when they're spending OTHER PEOPLE's money?
By: momx5 on 2/9/09
The only viable solution would be to get ALL counties to agree to verify residency. It would be unlawful to stop a driver just because tags display registration in another county. They already have the right to ticket if the tags are expired. But as long as other counties allow registration to any TN address, this "revenue enhancement scheme" will continue to be shared with surrounding counties.
People work in one county, shop in another, eat out in yet another, and drive their kids to both public and private schools both in Rutherford County and others.
Wheel tax should be used for roads, bridges, law enforcement, and emergency services.
Since when did car owners who are old; young; with and without children; home owners and renters ALL become responsible for school funding?
Rutherford County needs to think a little more out of the box for school revenue.
IE:School busses are not "free rides" in California, those who use the bus pay a monthly fee. You can't have EVERYTHING funded by taxpayers or taxpayers will leave and the recipients of the handouts will still need services that are bankrupt.
Not a good plan. NEVER bite the hand that feeds you!
The only viable solution would be to get ALL counties to agree to verify residency. It would be unlawful to stop a driver just because tags display registration in another county. They already have the right to ticket if the tags are expired. But as long as other counties allow registration to any TN address, this "revenue enhancement scheme" will continue to be shared with surrounding counties.
People work in one county, shop in another, eat out in yet another, and drive their kids to both public and private schools both in Rutherford County and others.
Wheel tax should be used for roads, bridges, law enforcement, and emergency services.
Since when did car owners who are old; young; with and without children; home owners and renters ALL become responsible for school funding?
Rutherford County needs to think a little more out of the box for school revenue.
IE:School busses are not "free rides" in California, those who use the bus pay a monthly fee. You can't have EVERYTHING funded by taxpayers or taxpayers will leave and the recipients of the handouts will still need services that are bankrupt.
Not a good plan. NEVER bite the hand that feeds you!
By: buddyb1 on 2/9/09
Well this has been a problem along time. What about all the vehicles that are used for commercial use that have regular tags on them. I've given numorous tag numbers to them years ago and they are still driving around with regular tags.
Well this has been a problem along time. What about all the vehicles that are used for commercial use that have regular tags on them. I've given numorous tag numbers to them years ago and they are still driving around with regular tags.
By: diddlede on 2/9/09
What if you have a residence in another county where you spend time, half or more, during the year. What then? Can they really say your residence in not in that county?
What if you have a residence in another county where you spend time, half or more, during the year. What then? Can they really say your residence in not in that county?
By: tnlonestar on 2/9/09
Well I dont know what to do about this problem myself,But somthing should be done. I know several people that have family or friends that live in Bedford Co.,Coffee Co.,& Cannon Co. & they use the address to get tags but have lived in Rutherford Co all there lifes. I can even say i know a few that drive on expired tags or Even tags that dont belong to there auto & never get pulled over? I think that the people who let other people use ther address to get tags out of there county should be held responsable & fined just as the driver! This isnt somthing new & has been going on for years,But it is funny that now that the Economy is in bad shape Rutherford wants to do somthing now?????
Well I dont know what to do about this problem myself,But somthing should be done. I know several people that have family or friends that live in Bedford Co.,Coffee Co.,& Cannon Co. & they use the address to get tags but have lived in Rutherford Co all there lifes. I can even say i know a few that drive on expired tags or Even tags that dont belong to there auto & never get pulled over? I think that the people who let other people use ther address to get tags out of there county should be held responsable & fined just as the driver! This isnt somthing new & has been going on for years,But it is funny that now that the Economy is in bad shape Rutherford wants to do somthing now?????
By: mm123 on 2/9/09
You guys have made a lot of great points here. It's tough when you work in Nashville and live in Murfreesboro and try to find time to get an emissions test and tags during the month of December. The only days I had off were the days the clerk's office was closed.
And how about giving people a 2 week grace period on this ticket thing? If a person gets stopped for expired tags on the 10th and shows the emissions test was done, why not give them a break when they're on their way to get tags?
Yep, they're getting their money. It is a required trip to court (a day off from work with a hefty fee if you get stopped with expired tags. If it's less than 2 weeks after the end of the month they really should give people a break.
Oh, and don't forget if you live in the city they will cite you for a car parked in your driveway with expired tags. Now that's taking it a little far. As someone mentioned earlier, one person can own two vehicles. If they expire the same month and you work in another town, that is tough.
Things like this make a person consider moving to Bedford County where tags are a lot cheaper.
You guys have made a lot of great points here. It's tough when you work in Nashville and live in Murfreesboro and try to find time to get an emissions test and tags during the month of December. The only days I had off were the days the clerk's office was closed.
And how about giving people a 2 week grace period on this ticket thing? If a person gets stopped for expired tags on the 10th and shows the emissions test was done, why not give them a break when they're on their way to get tags?
Yep, they're getting their money. It is a required trip to court (a day off from work with a hefty fee if you get stopped with expired tags. If it's less than 2 weeks after the end of the month they really should give people a break.
Oh, and don't forget if you live in the city they will cite you for a car parked in your driveway with expired tags. Now that's taking it a little far. As someone mentioned earlier, one person can own two vehicles. If they expire the same month and you work in another town, that is tough.
Things like this make a person consider moving to Bedford County where tags are a lot cheaper.
By: Farmall on 2/12/09
Better yet move to Mnachester area, houses are half what they are here.
Better yet move to Mnachester area, houses are half what they are here.
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