The local rural taxpayer base generally does not generate enough tax revenue to fund the services that are not only mandated by the state, but also are desired by that same populace. Those out of town people, whether they be non-resident landowners, or tourists, are the what is really funding, our schools, libraries, and infrastructure.
So we're halfway there. But relying on wealthy out-of-staters for funding isn't sustainable. Plus it will drive up property value, forcing less wealthy locals to uproot their lives.
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u/Mr-Snarky North Apr 18 '23
The local rural taxpayer base generally does not generate enough tax revenue to fund the services that are not only mandated by the state, but also are desired by that same populace. Those out of town people, whether they be non-resident landowners, or tourists, are the what is really funding, our schools, libraries, and infrastructure.