When is the neighborhood association going to address the important issue of the proposed property and sales tax increase? Many residents in this neighborhood will see 50% or greater increases, while much of the city will have less than 25% increases. Isn't this an issue that most Kenner residents can agree upon, and that we can let our councilman know the stance of the neighborhood. There are a lot of retirees in this neighborhood on fixed incomes. How can they afford a proposed increase greater than 50%(assumes a 30% valuation increase, a 20-25% rate increase and a 1/2%increase in sales tax). Inflation is only running 2.5 to 3.0 %. Davidson County's population isn't increasing, so why can't the City manage their expenses better? Businesses don't tolerate that magnitude of expense growth. More money doesn't solve inept practises.

Upcoming vote

The referendum election for the proposed 1/2 cent metro sales tax increase is on Sept. 13th. Everyone needs to make sure they make it out to vote.