Dr. Jonathan Metsch has sent out the following statement to define the goals of the Hoboken Tax Reform Coalition.......HOBOKEN TAX REFORM COALITION
Approved January 15, 2009
Mission
The mission of HOBOKEN TAX REFORM COALITION, a community-based organization, is:
• to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability in Hoboken government;
• to reduce waste and eliminate mismanagement in government;
• to encourage broad and open policy discussion between citizens and elected officials;
• to establish a fair allocation of property taxes among all Hoboken property owners.
Objectives
• Drive a significant reduction in property taxes without compromising the safety and soundness of Hoboken.
• Set standards for smart PILOTs that improve the fiscal condition of the City.
• Remove the taxpayer guarantee to the Hoboken University Medical Center.
• Force the initiation of a property revaluation as per current law.
• Act as a fiscal watchdog/public advocate for the taxpayers of Hoboken.
Go to the website at http://www.hobokenrevolt.com/ to join in on the discussion. ◦
