Comments for Green Acres at http://www.theind.com , comment 1 to 37 out of 20 comments http://www.theind.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 06:44:00 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-18118 Conrad needs to go. He was all about collecting more property tax money for Joey and Friends from the common folk. I bought small lots to build a home on and paid over a $1000 in propety taxes in the city of Lafayette. Conrad raised my property taxes twice in one year but prices have fallen and no one is rushing to readjust downward. I have always said if I have to pay property taxes then at least it should be taxed fairly and equitably but the richest of the richest again find ways to avoid paying taxes because they can influence (bribe) legislators and our tax assessor to ignore their property. Conrad is aggressive with property owners who have no political power or influence but finds excuses to ignore his political contributors. If we want to change the system we have to have great reporting like this and politicians who will uphold the law. Great platform for someone to oppose Conrad. - Crawman Thu, 26 May 2011 23:24:11 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-18083 I agree that Ag exemption needs to be looked at. But what about Homestead? Do you realize how many people Do NOT PAY ANY parish taxes because they are completely homstead exempt! While thier properties may be correctly valued at under 75,000......everybody should have to pay thier share, even if its $5 or $10. Raising homestead will do nothing but make everyone who pays the majority of taxes now.....to pay even more. Plese dont even talk about doing that........ - What about Homestead? Thu, 26 May 2011 02:01:47 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16558 Plink, Plink, Plink, Plink, Plink, whacha gonah do when they come for you. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:16:07 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16545 Listen: If all property was taxed fairly there would never have to be a property tax increase again. But, then again we would not need politicians either. Why? Because they would not be needed to put special tax laws in effect for their POD-NUH'S!! THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED!! - The Original Northsidian Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:18:14 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16523 Here's a solution: Ban anything within the city limits from being declared agriculture. This is a city, why have land declared agriculture in the first place?! Seems these landowners are the reason property values are so inflated. How-bout charging these landowners what they should be paying and lower property tax rates for the rest of us! These unused acres are what cause us to have to build LONG roads to connect parts of the city. We are paying for it everyday. On a side note, a great followup story would be how many of these same "ag" property owners are also collecting farm subsidies from the Federal government via USDA? - T Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:14:25 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16520 Happily living in a rural parish, if someone is giving anything away without expecting anything in return, pray tell where the line forms. The Camellia Bridge and the land on either side of the bridge especially the southeast side has quadrupled in value and that was before the River Ranch homes and businesses were developed. Now why do you think, " The Master Schemer KENNY BOWEN, " boiled over when he lost his cut of the pie. Ha, Kenney never could get all his ducks in a row to erect the Camellia Bridge, kudos to Joey, Joey pulled it off with the help of his cronys. And everyone laughed all the way to IBERIA BANK. - HARDHAT Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:58:49 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16516 I've never heard this and doubt it. But its a total of 72 acres and property taxes are $235. - Tim supple Tue, 12 Apr 2011 02:35:49 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16492 I always understood that the area across from Academy was some sort of protected wetland or a piece of greenspace saved to help the city meet its quota of greenspace, etc. Is this true? Or is it just help privately? Personally, the Target that was built just creates all sorts of trash and litter. I would like corporations in Lafayette to clean up their property. - Green Space Mon, 11 Apr 2011 19:09:47 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16471 Thought...how 'bout emailing our state legislators and ask how and why is this loop hole exists? - Happily livin' in a rural parish Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:44:32 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16469 With respect to: Me Too The story is about a tax loop hole and not what these families have given to the community? Maybe that should come in a later piece but...when you give it should not be done so with the expectation that you will get something in return...such as a hefty tax break. - Happily livin' in a rural parish Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:08:37 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16468 With respect to: not from here I don't think the point is that some or even all of us will shop at these places but that land owners are taking advantage of a loop hole that is costing the parish and the state millions of dollars. - Happily livin' in a rural parish Sun, 10 Apr 2011 15:02:18 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16467 With respect to Oh boo hoo, if honoring the conditions associated with the use of the land in order to get reduced property taxes means putting cows or growing crops...then so be it. - Happily livin' in a rural parish Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:56:11 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16466 With respect, Mr. Bourgeois, no one is talking about taxing farmers. Please read the article again. - Happily livin' in a rural parish Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:52:16 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16465 GREAT ARTICLE Wow, this story is only the tip of the iceberg...what about out-of-state major land holding companies such as St. Martin Land Company and Miami Land Company? These guys are enjoying the SAME benefit. I challenge Heather Miller to dig dipper and address this on a state-wide level. It is something our politicians don't want to talk about since their Democrat and Republican campaigns receive funding from those guys. - Happily livin' in a rural parish Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:50:49 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16443 Tim, you are really on the ball! I see why the old, nasty bigots here take you as such a threat. May I ask what Software your company develops? Keep up the excellent work you are doing for the communities involved. You are certainly correct about St. Martin Parish. There is gross inequity. It has quite a few of the old degenerate families not paying their dues to the house! I am going to tell Maecenas about this article! - Titus Pomponius Atticus Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:13:59 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16400 Everyone is on the cuff, even the little TAX ASSESSOR, Mais Why Non, he sezs, everyone one else is lined up waiting on some pie. - NORTHSIDIAN SHOTGUN Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:44:45 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16391 Now go a little further with your map. Draw a heavy line where the Corporate Limits of the City of Lafayette touch an adjacent city or town. Let everyone see where the City of Lafayette has the potential to grow its property tax base by annexation of additional land. - ANDY HEBERT Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:03:51 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16388 I agree. Tax for it's current use. If it has hay bales, it's ag. These tracts were for agriculture uses long before any zoning maps/districts were adopted and should be grandfathered in/protected until any improvements commence. Too bad the article doesn't stress enough what some of the families mentioned, others not, have donated in land decades ago for schools, parks, roads, etc. to spur the growth that the area is enjoying today. - Me Too Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:41:14 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16386 Tax the land on how it is being used. If it is vacant I have no problem taxing it as AG. When it is developed change the classification and tax away. Otherwise you would see a property value massacre from the fallout of taxing undeveloped land at commcercial rates. - Get Real Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:42:18 +0100 http://www.theind.com/cover-story/8077-green-acres#comment-16385 All I have to say is u can all complain about it now but I will bet everyone of u have or at some point will shop at all of these places. I agree its not fair but nothing in life is fair. - not from here Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:37:40 +0100