Houston taxation plan praised for Mobile audience
Commissioner Pastoriza of Houston argues the Somers and Houston tax systems improve fairness and accuracy in property assessments. He recounts forming committees, mapping streets, and using field surveys to set land values, urging Mobile officials to adopt the system for equalization and honesty in taxation.
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Houston plan taxed land and furnishings to spur growth
A public figure extols the Houston taxation plan as fairer, aiming to tax land value while excluding personal property and furniture. He recounts adjusting assessments to prevent overreach, describes envelope ledgers for block by block valuation, and predicts wider adoption nationwide.
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