From Patrick McGrady: The Aberdeen City Council hearing on May 9th was held in reference to the “constant yield” tax rate. The city is required to have a hearing like this because the Mayor is proposing to raise taxes and not accept the constant yield rate. The Mayor worked down the last minute to get […]
Craig’s Proposed FY 2012 Budget Holds Current Tax Rate; First Time in Harford County History it Falls Below Constant Yield
From Harford County government: For the first time in the history of Harford County, the tax rate could fall below the Constant Yield. County Executive David Craig’s proposed Fiscal Year 2012 reflects no increase in property taxes for county property owners and keeps the current tax rate at $1.042, which for the first time in […]
Facts, Myths, And Urban Legends About The County Budget And Our Taxes
The following special edition of County Line was distributed by the Office of the Harford County Executive on Monday: By David R. Craig Harford County Executive A recent debate has been sparked over property taxes, government spending and the constant yield. I am writing this article to set the record straight on a few misconceptions […]
