To expand on what you're saying, the city could actually cut taxes and increase revenue. Better to have a low tax on a high amount of people than a high tax on a low amount of people. Lower the taxes and more businesses will come thus increasing the tax base over time. It's the same concept in pricing a product in a retail store. The price is too high and no one wants to buy it, lower the price. I don't understand why the city can't comprehend such a basic concept.
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