Comments for CPC to consider TIF ordinance at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 17 out of 17 comments http://www.theind.com Mon, 20 May 2013 00:06:39 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16478 Well O. N. Its like during Prohibition, Ya jus don't pay taxes on sheeet, ya stole. There is a law of limitations, enacted by the nations first thieves, this was undertaken by a select group of master scoundrels who wrote the most flexible Constituition and they themselfs fought against taxes. Remember, the "Boston Tea Party ? Yep when it hit their pocketbook they took up arms, they had enough with taxes on their companys goods by the English, Thats when "Men were men, and Women were women, no candyasses back then "." Where have all the boys gone, there are no men, to be found. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:15:30 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16424 Tifs have morphed into a legal way to help the politically connected make more money. This is not what TIFs were intended to be. Also why is no one asking about the LOW PROPERTY TAXES that the power elite are paying on vacant property in the city. - The Original Northsidian Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:53:57 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16398 Any simpleton can see that these two are grandstanding and posturing by pitching hot-button issues for publicity sake an nothing else. They'd move us into caves if it upheld their hypocritical ideology. - holeinthedonut8 Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:05:56 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16382 I think Rc and others are missing the point. A TIF will be legal in Youngsville ( theriot) and Scott (bellard) putting the city of Lafayette (north and south) at a disadvantage. In other words, a development would have certain tax advantages by locating out of the city (their districts). Doesn't seem fair to me! - City resident Thu, 07 Apr 2011 14:36:00 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16371 Southsider "The ordinance, sponsored by William Theriot and Jared Bellard. Two councilmen, NOT from lafayette, sponsoring an ordinance that has nothing to do with either of their districts" --------------- It is a parish council or legislative branch of the parish. A congressmen in Iowa votes on a something affecting Louisiana and vise a versa. Please educate yourself. - James Melancon Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:25:58 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16357 "ding-a-lings" That's hilarious!! I love it. I haven't heard that word in years. - ragin_cajun Thu, 07 Apr 2011 08:25:11 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16347 There goes R_C again, he is using logic and "CONFUSING, the ding-a-lings. You can lead the stubborn couillions to the trough but you can't make them drink. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 06 Apr 2011 22:26:25 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16331 Theriot and Bellard are from Lafayette. They the same right to vote on laws in the City that Bertand has to vote on laws in another councilman's district. HUH? Neither represent city of lafayette. They represent their own districts. - Southsider Wed, 06 Apr 2011 19:41:22 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16321 There goes RC again....trying to confuse everyone with LOGIC! - Compassionate One Wed, 06 Apr 2011 12:52:55 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16300 RC--- there seems to be some underlying anger issues with you! Always on someone---- this is America afterall------ parish and city equate to the goose and gander! - Parish Pal Wed, 06 Apr 2011 09:13:23 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16293 Don Bertrand introduced an ordinance to ban go cups downtown. Downtown is not HIS district, it's Brandon Shelvin's, and Shelvin opposed it. Then when it didn't pass, Don got the business owners together and had a second go at it. Theriot and Bellard are from Lafayette. They the same right to vote on laws in the City that Bertand has to vote on laws in another councilman's district. - ragin_cajun Wed, 06 Apr 2011 07:06:55 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16283 The ordinance, sponsored by tea party-friendly Councilmen William Theriot and Jared Bellard. Go figure. ANOTHER example of consolidation not working. Two councilmen, NOT from lafayette, sponsoring an ordinance that has nothing to do with either of their districts, but the proposed TIF was in the city of lafayette limits and they get to vote on it! - Southsider Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:14:25 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16272 From a policy standpoint, a TIF should not be imposed without voter approval. On the other hand, Mike Hebert does know what he is doing and is probably and presumptively correct that a local ordinance cannot be in contradiction of state law. - POLITICAL OBSERVER Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:55:14 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16270 Threats? How is it a "threat" to say that a politician's voting record be used by voters to determine if they want to re-elect him? That's not a threat, that's how it's actually SUPPOSED to work. You look at your representative's voting record before an election, don't you? The charter is very clear that the people will vote on tax increases in Lafayette. This ordinance is a re-statement of what's already in the charter. Like I said, a very solid case could be built to oppose the legality of the TIF districts in Lafayette because of this--regardless of what Hebert says. - ragin_cajun Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:23:48 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16264 Everyone's vote for everything is IMPORTANT-- Ragin_Cajun. But for the life of me I can't figure out why you like to make threats against public servants about it being an election year. Dare not forget that on the Northside- the citizens BEGGED for a TIF!!!! And I do mean BEG! I believe we should all vote, do community service, and pay taxes--- but passing this ordinance quashes areas where a TIF is requested by the voters themselves. Let the people uprise as they did with the Parc development-- rather than have nine men make the decision for many more!!!! Think about it RC--- the road goes both ways!!!!! - Parish Pal Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:45:42 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16262 Mike Hebert is not a judge, so his legal opinion doesn't hold weight. Other attorneys would say that there is a solid case to be made that Lafayette's Charter invalidates the Council from passing a sales or use tax without voter approval already. This has not been settled yet in State Courts, so Hebert's opinion on this is nothing more than the opinion of some attorney. Opinions vary, and only those of courts matter. However, I think it is very important to get each councilman's vote on this on the record because this is an election year. This will be an issue in the council elections. - ragin_cajun Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:44:36 +0100 http://www.theind.com/news/indreporter/8075-cpc-to-consider-tif-ordinance#comment-16260 "Mike Hebert, chief counsel...doubts the ordinance could meet legal muster" ------------------- Yes, it is a sad day when the voters get to decide on taxes.:-) - SBD Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:20:00 +0100