38th Member Published in Coastal Point - Why One-Party Rule is Bad for Delaware
- Michelle Parsons
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Why One-Party Rule is bad for Delaware and Sussex County
By
Rick Radatovich, Frankford
Following Delaware’s first statewide property reassessment in decades, the Delaware
General Assembly convened a special session to address resident concerns. Several
bills were passed, offering temporary measures to mitigate the impact.
However Republican lawmakers, argue that Democratic leadership rushed the process without committee hearings, public comment, or sufficient scrutiny, while rejecting a bill that
could have provided more substantial relief (HB 245).
The importance of committee hearings and public comments cannot be understated. They bring transparency to the process along with recommendations and a vetting process to help improve the quality of any bills brought to the floor for a vote. It helps to hold our legislators (Democrat and Republican) accountable. This is the voice of the people, for which the current Democrat controlled legislature has muted. This is not what our constitutional republic was built on.
Particularly concerning is Senate Bills 203 and 204 which clarify and codify the authority
of counties and municipalities to set different property tax rates for residential and non-
residential properties, provided classifications are reasonable and rates consistent.
These bills allow for splitting tax rates, potentially doubling rates for non-residential
properties like small businesses, farms, hospitals, and rental housing complexes. This
would raise prices for goods and services, reduce job opportunities, and increase costs
for renters.
It is important to realize that businesses don’t pay taxes, it’s the consumers
who patronize these businesses who do. Business owners will pass along these tax
increases in the form of higher costs of goods and services consumed by the public at
large. Putting undue burden on residents.
As mentioned above House Bill 245, proposed by Republican Representative Michael
Smith, was not considered despite earlier committee review. HB 245 would have
prohibited school districts from raising property taxes by more than 10% unless they
could justify the increase due to financial loss from reassessment. This would prevent
automatic tax hikes every five years under the new process. This common-sense
practical bill would create more accountability and transparency in our school taxation
process. It was never considered by the Democrat controlled legislature.
It is clear from the recent happenings in Legislative Hall that our Democrat colleagues
want to forgo the will of the people and wield power for their own benefit. One-party rule
is bad for Delaware and the recent events in Legislative Hall have highlighted this issue.
If you are dismayed by the recent happenings, call your legislators, or better yet, get
involved with your local Republican club.
Thank you, Rick!!
Mighty 38th District Republican Club Dinner Meeting Tuesday September 2 at Flip Flops
Come on out to celebrate living at our wonderful beach towns and the imminent demise of destructive offshore wind turbines so that can now pave the way toward true green sustainable energy for Delaware.
Bring your silent auction items, admission to Flip Flops is $20 per person, and plan to order your fall 38th Mighty Mums as we welcome DEGOP Chair and Vice Chair Gene Truono and Jim Weldin. Email info@38thdrcp.com with your silent auction item. Flip Flops is located at 35272 Atlantic Ave, Millville.
Come grab dinner at 6 pm and our meeting will begin at 630pm. A portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the 38th Club, thank you, Flip Flops!
Hello Mighty 38th Members and Supporters, we have a special treat for you to enjoy during the fall, with its cool harvest weather, which is the best time of year for locals. A big thank you to Magee Farms for collaborating with the 38th District Republican Club to offer beautiful fall mums. These sales will support our mission to inform, educate, and act in the 38th District, with all proceeds going directly to the 38th District Republican Club.
To buy stunning fall mums, you can select as many as you want and pick your preferred color: pink, purple, orange, yellow, red, or white. The deadline for purchasing mums is September 20th. All mums will be delivered the following week and can be picked up at Magee Farms, 34887 Lighthouse Rd, Saturday, September 27th. If you can't make the pick-up date, let us know, and we can make alternate arrangements for pick up or delivery. Mums are in nine-inch pots.
Recommended Donation Amounts
1 Mum of any color: $15
2 Mums of any color: $25
3 Mums of any color: $30
6 Mums of any color: $50 Best Deal!!
Three Methods to Order Mums
One, we will have order forms at our upcoming 38th meeting on Tuesday, September 2, at Flip Flops, 6:30 PM. We can accept cash, checks or credit card payments.
Two, you can also order online here:
Three, or you can send in your order via email to info@38thdrcp.com and mail a check to:
38th District Republican Club, PO Box 184, Frankford, DE 19945. Again, just let us know quantity and colors.
Get you Mighty 38th Mums and tell your friends where to get theirs and support our mission!
Download and print Mighty 38th Mums order form here.
What Topics Would YOU Like To Hear About
If there are other topics you would like to hear about, please let us know! Email your suggestions to info@38thdrcp.com.
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Upcoming Meetings
Sussex GOP Region Meeting, September 9th Millsboro Fire Hall
38th Club Meeting, TUESDAY, September 2nd, 6:30pm, Flip Flops Beach Grill, Millville
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