Tag Archives: corporate welfare

One take on improving Austin affordability

Posted on October 31, 2012 by JGA

Brigid Shea’s recent Statesman editorial implies that Austin’s affordability issues are substantially driven by municipal taxes and rates.  The author bemoans that: “In the coming year, Austin residents will see an average $150 increase on their water and electric bills … Continue reading →

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LegalZoom or LegalDoom?

Posted on February 14, 2010 by JGA

The City Council is trying to decide whether or not to provide relocation incentives to LegalZoom, an online legal form provider. Here are the deal details.  The City pays out $20,000 for ten years for a nominal total of $200,000.  … Continue reading →

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We all want incentives

Posted on February 1, 2010 by JGA

From the Statesman: It’s worth repeating that incentives that spend taxpayers’ dollars to attract companies to Austin are not always warranted or justified and should be granted or denied on a case-by-case basis. And whenever incentives are granted, there must … Continue reading →

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