Anyone who has driven through Stafford County on Routes 1 and 17 can’t help but notice their “A Certified Business Location” signs that adorn the county lines.
Well, I think they’re going to have to take those signs down (Rappahannock Red):
Stafford County Democrats George Schwartz, Joe Brito, Bob Woodson and Harry Crisp have approved a highly controversial businesses tax, called the Business, Professional and Occupational License or “BPOL” in a meeting that stretched until later than 3:00 am!
These liberals call it a “revenue generator” for the cash-strapped jurisdiction, but let’s be clear: RAISING TAXES IS NOT A REVENUE GENERATOR- it’s a TAX INCREASE!
Indeed it is, and there is hardly a tax more damaging than BPOL, which is a tax on revenue, not profit. Moreover, this business crippling tax was first implemented for emergency purposes only - to let Virginia counties recover from the damage done by the War of 1812.
Yes, you read that right - the War of 1812.
So now, both anchor counties in the Fredericksburg area will be reeling from tax increases: property taxes in Spotsylvania and BPOL is Stafford. The local economy is in deep trouble.
As for Stafford voters in particular, I would make sure they remember that all three Republicans (and only the three Republicans) on the Board voted against this monstrosity. The people of Stafford County must remember this come November of next year.
July 2, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Next year? Are board terms in Stafford only for two years?
July 2, 2008 at 3:07 pm
The terms are four years, but they’re staggered, so half the board is up next year.
July 2, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Ah, didn’t know that.
We need to do that in Caroline County.
July 6, 2008 at 5:12 pm
[...] from the right side of the aisle, here’s what D. J. McGuire had to say about it at The right-wing liberal: Indeed it is, and there is hardly a tax more damaging than BPOL, which is a tax on revenue, not [...]
July 14, 2008 at 1:01 pm
[...] from Crissy Sharon, owner of the Mainstreet Grill and Bar in Stafford County. She was reacting to the Stafford Board of Supervisor’s non-Republicans imposing a BPOL tax. After looking it over, I decided that rather than a comment, it should be a post all its own. [...]
July 14, 2008 at 1:01 pm
[...] Crissy Sharon, owner of the Mainstreet Grill and Bar in Stafford County. She was reacting to the Stafford Board of Supervisor’s non-Republicans imposing a BPOL tax. After looking it over, I decided that rather than a comment, it should be a post all its own. [...]