It is probably one of the most heralded positions in all of politics. The Mayor. Sure, the President of the United States is arguably the most powerful person on the planet, but the position of mayor holds a time-honored place in our local communities. In fact, the United States Department of State lists a mayor in his or her own …
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They say the two certainties in life are death and taxes. I would add a third certainty to that list: delay caused by government inefficiency. Few projects in recent memory in Jersey Village have been the subject of so much delay as our golf course berm project. Originally, it was estimated that the berm would be under construction right now, …
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If you’ve ever wondered why I am so adamant about wanting to seek an increase in the standard homestead exemption for residents of Jersey Village, this table tells the tale pretty clearly. Over the last four years, the average single family home in Jersey Village has seen their property taxes go up by 23.2% when adjusted for inflation. While the …
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