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The Associated Press
From New England town meetings to
Midwest budget hearings, local officials
are feeling the sting of Proposition 13, as
protesters take aim at what they consider
unnecessary spending and unfair tax
bills.
A survey by the Associated Press and
its member newspapers found that the
casualties and potential casualties of anti
spending sentiment range from high
school football to shopping centers. Tax
assessments are under appeal; tax
assessors are under fire.
Most of the efforts are far smaller in
scope than the well-organized drive that
led Californians to approve Proposition
13, providing a 57 percent cut in property
taxes. The California vote touched off
similar statewide drives in about a dozen
areas. It also helped crystalize public
discontent over pocketbook issues.
In Kingston, Mass., - a small
community south of Boston, tax bills
soared last year because of a property
revaluation. This year, 1,350 persons
turned out for the July 15 town meeting
and rejected every proposed increase in
spending.
In Council Bluffs, Iowa, 300 persons
appeared at a June 19 hearing on the
Pottawattamie County budget,
protesting a proposed 60 percent boost in
property taxes. The state appeals board
subsequently cut the increase to 20
percent and two taxpayer groups have
been formed to monitor spending and
push for change.
There are numerous other examples of
officials backing down from planned
spending or tax boosts because of public
opposition or the threat of it. .
Tax increases are being rejected by the
voters, even when a rise in one levy would
be offset by a drop in another.
Nineteen Kansas cities and counties
proposed sales-tax increases to the voters
in Aug. 1 elections. "In most of these
instances, it was a clear choice, with a
commitment on the part of the city for
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In Houghton County, Mich., the
defeat of a proposed property tax
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highway workers. Nearby, in the towns of
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By CHRIS FULLER
Staff Writer
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Unlike some areas of the nation.
Chapel Hill is not likely to have a tax
revolt, say town and county officials.
Chapel Hill Finance Director Tony
Hooper says he does not think a measure
similar to California's Proposition 13 will
become an issue here. "I'm sure it's a very
relevant issue in some jurisdictions, but
not here."
"We haven't experienced anything
here," Orange County Tax Supervisor '
Bill Laws said Wednesday. "There's a lot
of literature floating around from tax
organizations across the country, but
there are no real changes for this year."
Proposition 13 set a limit of I percent
on property taxes of Californians. The
initiative ballot was passed by 65 percent
of the voters and cut property taxes in
California by 57 percent.
Since Proposition 13 passed in June,
speculation arose that other areas in the
country would pass similar measures.
One reason tax reform may not
become an issue in Chapel Hill is because
the percentage of property tax in the total
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lnd., for example, strong opposition has
developed to the formation of a county
park system. Protesters claim the system
would cost hundreds of thousands of
dollars to develop and maintain.
Not all the efforts have been successful.
In Anchorage, Alaska, a group called the
Libertarian Party submitted a petition to
amend the city charter to require-voter
approval of any new or increased taxes. A
judge ruled, however, that the proposal
could not appear on the ballot because it
would unconstitutionally limit the
municipality's ability to levy taxes to
guarantee bond debts.
to disturb home front
tax revenue is decreasing. Hooper said. In
1969-70, property taxes were 61 percent
of all tax revenue in the state. In 1976-77,
the percentage dropped to 54 percent.
"The overwhelming majority of
citizens who speak at public meetings ask
for more services and additional
services," and riot for tax cuts. Hooper
said.! "It's not that the'people of Chapel
Hill are unconcerned about taxes. They
seem more concerned with services, and
that's where the emphasis lies."
In Chapel Hill the property tax is the
only tax levied directly by the town.
Revenue from property taxes makes up
50 percent of the general fund, the town'j;
operating budget. Hooper said. The city
also receives returns on state sales,
gasoline and utility taxes.
The county also collects property
taxes. In addition, the county collects
licensing taxes on such things as pool
tables, iogs and palm readers. It also
collects school, fire and sanitary district
taxes. Laws said.
"Students are subject to the same taxes
as everyone else," Laws said. "There is no
way to tell how much tax is collected from
students. They're just taxpayers. The tax
is based on what you own.
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Another unsuccessful drive was in
Richmond, Va., where the Independent
Taxpayers' Association failed it its efforts
' to force a referendum on a plan by the city
council to sell bonds to finance a
shopping mall complex.
Tax collectors and assessors have come
under new pressure.
The Benton County,-Wash.. Board of
Equalization, for example, has received
385 appeals of its 1978 appraisals; there
were only about 1 20 last , year. In
Sherman and Palestine, Texas, suits by
taxpayers temporarily have blocked the
certification of 1978 tax rolls which
reflect increased valuations.
"Circumstances are different here than
in California," Hooper said. "California
is second in per capita taxes, and North
Carolina is 45th." He said in 1969 the
average tax per capita in California was
$964, compared to $527 in North
Carolina, according to a North Carolina
League of Municipalities survey.
"Of course. I assume we don't have the
services that California has, since we
don't spend hear the money," Hooper
said. '' :
He said that Chapel Hill's property tax
is re-evaluated every eight years. It is
currently $ 1 . 1 2 per every $ 100 of assessed
property value" and is due for re
evaluation in 1980.
Orange County taxes are 84 cents per
$100 of assessed property value. Assessed
property includes real estate and other
personal property such as cars, boats and
clothes. "Everything you own," Laws
said. , -
The state with the highest per capita
taxes is New York. States with lower per
capita taxes than North Carolina are
Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas,
Tennessee and South Carolina, Hooper
said.
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Red River - At 7 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesday in
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Smiles of a Summer Night - At 7 and 9:30
p.m. Thursday in the Bio-Sci Auditorium.
Television
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NFL Football - Denver Broncos vs.
Minnesota Vikings at 9 p.m. on Channels 5
and 8.
The Critical List - Premier of hospital drama
with Lloyd Bridges and Buddy Ebsenat9p.m. "
on Channel 28.
Tonight Show - With guest host George
Carlin. At 1 1:30 p.m. on Channel 28.
' V Tuesday
Canine Hall of Fame - Special about famous
stage and champion show dogs. Hosted by Joe
Garagiola. At 8 p.m. on Channel 28.
Hondo-1954 western with John Wayne and
Geraldine Page. At 9 p.m. on Channels 2 and
II.
Taxi - Premier of situation comedy about
New York cabbies. At 9:30 p.m.'on Channels 5
and 8. -
Tonight Show - Carson and guests James
Stewart and Steve Martin. At 11:30 p.m. on
Channel 28.
Wednesday
Great Performances - Puccini's tragic opera
Tosca at 8 p.m. on Channel 4. .
Eight is Enough - Season premiere at 8 p.m.
on Channels 5 and 8.
Wonderful World of Disney - With host
Ron Howard and Suzanne Somers. (Part I of
2) '
Buffalo Bill and the Indians - Satirical 1976
western with Paul Newman and Joel Grey. At
8:30 p.m. on Channels 2 and 11.
Charlie's Angels - Season premiere at 9 p.m.
on Channels 5 and 8.
Thursday
Mork and Mindy - Premiere of comedy
reminiscent of My Favorite Martian and The
Coneheads. At 8 p.m. oh Channels 5 and 8.
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The Clone Master - Premiere of drama
about a biochemist who modestly clones 13
copies of himself. At 8 p.m. on Channel 28.
Performance at Wolf Trap - British jazz
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Masterpiece Theatre: The Mayor of
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original work at 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday
night at Cafe Deja Vu (Village Subway,
Raleigh). Call Bruce Wittman in Raleigh, 851
4305. for more information.
Organ Recital - Robert Parris will play at 8
p.m. Thursday in Hill Hall.
Gallery
Ackland Museum - ThcNational Student
Printmakers Exhibition will be on display
through September. Open Tuesday throught
Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
University Mall - A three-day Arts and
Crafts Festival will begin Thursday featuring
works by artists of state and national
prominence.
Radio
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include: Linda Ronstadt and Barefoot Jerry,
Monday; Joan Armatrading and Michael
Murphy, Tuesday; George Harrisonand Mike
Greene. Wednesday; 10 cc and Bob Marley
and the Wailers,' Thursday. Aired nightly from
6-10 on WDBS-FM 107.
Inside Track - An new album is featured at
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89.7.
Jazz Show - Jazz greats, past and present are
featured 9-midnight Wednesday on WXYC
FM 89.7.
Nite Life
Yes - The British rock group performs on a
revolving stage at 8 p.m. in the Greensboro
Coliseum. Reserve tickets are $8 and $9. Call
294-2870 for information.
The Mad Hatter - Mose Allison appears
Tuesday night. Call 929-8276 for information.
The Cat's Cradle - Larry and Cindy
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