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When we—as the people—unite, we can demand equality, justice, and transparency in our city. And we do. We demand that our communities be placed at the center of the city’s decision-making processes. We have the power to stand up for Nashville. Will you join the fight?
FROM THE BLOG
Part 9 – Real People, Real Stories
While some may think that the pandemic acted as a catalyst for the current housing crisis in Nashville and across the nation, this widespread panic about housing security has been felt for far longer than the last four years.
The Budget: Property Taxes 👀
Forty-three states and the District of Columbia collect revenue from individual income taxes – Tennessee is not one of them. While not paying income tax is a perk for people moving into Tennessee from states with an income tax, it’s obvious that the additional revenue could benefit local residents and Tennesseans.
The Budget: Ra!$!ng taxes?!
Tax increases are political because they ask fundamentally political questions: “What services do we all want?” and “How do we pay for them?”