the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist
“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx
Aug 19, 2024
It turns out, the ballot initiative to lower taxes in Baltimore City was just a bunch of rich real estate men trying to lower their taxes. After all, they can afford to own property, often many many properties. They called themselves “Renew Baltimore” and got some big-name preachers to endorse their efforts.
They spent thousands of dollars to hire people to collect the signatures all over the city. If you don’t look closely, you could think it’s set up to get relief for ordinary residents. Baltimore City residents pay double what other jurisdictions pay for property tax in Maryland, although it is one of the poorer areas.
These property taxes make up a third of the city’s income in the current budget. If that money was cut in half, either city services would get cut or the politicians would find another way to collect the money from city residents.
Like doubling the water rates, and then doubling them again. Oh, wait, they already did that.
The only thing “Renew Baltimore” could possibly “renew,” assuming the ballot initiative makes it past some current lawsuits, is that old political fact: the richer you are, the less tax you pay.