From Harford Campaign for Liberty: Why should you care what a TIF is? Tax Increment Financing is being used by Harford County government to give developers big loans backed by the taxpayers. The Harford County Government plans to borrow more than $20,000,000 to fund the projects of huge developers and you’re underwriting it. Then, over […]
Mallamo: What will Residents of Harford County Get with Tax Increment Financing?
From John P. Mallamo: On October 16th 2012 the County Council held a public hearing on the James Run TIF legislation. It was interesting and enlightening. One of the speakers provided a historical perspective. Used to be infrastructure construction was a cost to developers and the County issued permits and provided engineering quality control. Infrastructure […]
Beechtree Catering in Aberdeen Receives Department of Defense Approval
From Beechtree Catering: Beechtree Catering has made it into the World Wide Directory of Sanitarily Approved Food Establishments for Armed Forces Procurement. (VC Number 24-0004) Beechtree is now one of only two full service caterers in Maryland that have received this certification. Many food service facilities apply to the Department of Defense for this official […]
Bruce: “There’s No Free Lunch, and Beechtree’s Lunch Will Be Paid For By Harford Taxpayers”
The following letter is from Morita Bruce: It’s no surprise that a financial analyst would be excited about Harford’s new TIF bond. It’s a good deal for investors, for the developer, and for the people who buy houses in Beechtree Estates. But there’s no free lunch, and Beechtree’s lunch will be paid for by Harford […]
Corea: “…Bury Your Head Back in the Sand While the Professionals Take Harford County Forward”
The following letter was sent by Robert A. Corea, CFA, Bel Air: “It is interesting how three writers from three separate publications within literally hours of each other all chose to ignore the creativity, boldness and innovation of our elected officials and decided to wallow in innuendo and otherwise cheap shots. I refer of course […]
Mallamo: On Beechtree TIF, “This Project Has A Dark Side That Will Impact All Future Business And Development Seeking To Move Into Harford County”
The following letter was sent by John P. Mallamo of Bel Air: A brief Post Mortem on Bill 10-10 if you will. Bill 10-10 passed on a 6-1 vote as reported elsewhere. It does have some unattractive features. The TIF and the Enterprise Zone designations that the County administration is pursuing for economic development establishes […]
Passaro: “In Spite of the Recession, This Can Be a Real Jump Start to Harford’s Economy”
From Tony Passaro of the Bel Air Tea Party Patriots: After reviewing the facts inherent in the Beechtree project, I have decided to throw my full support into this endeavor as I find its implementation is in the best interests of Harford County and its Taxpayers. I am disappointed at the opposition as most of […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford’s 4th Annual Brawl & Ball Gala at Beechtree Golf Club
The fourth annual gala to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County, “Brawl & Ball” will feature ballroom dancing and exquisite food. The event will be held at the Beechtree Golf Club from 6pm-11pm on Saturday, October 3, 2009. “Brawl & Ball is a first-class event to raise funds for our Boys & […]
