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We are a diverse group of Hampton residents from all walks of life and political persuasions. We are advocates for the Hampton taxpayer. Our objective is to assure that value is being obtained for the tax dollars that we are asked to pay. We closely scrutinize all financial issues associated with the town of Hampton and its schools as they affect taxes and advocate accordingly. We can do this very effectively since we are free of any special interest influences hence remain objective on all issues. We choose to remain anonymous so that special interests cannot focus on character assassinations but are forced to focus on the substance that we report or give recommendations on.
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Property taxes could increase by 7% By Norm Silberdick @ 9:30 AM :: 298 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Taxes on an average single-family home would increase from $7,024 to $7,519, almost a $500 increase. Going back 5 years to 2014, taxes will have increased by $1,500 or 26%.
The Municipal tax effort is the biggest factor in the overall increase and would rise from $21 million to $24 million or 14% if all articles pass. Proposed spending, including amounts funded by the UFB, would increase by $3.2 million over the amount approved by the voters in 2018.
Alarming Budgets By Norm Silberdick @ 7:37 PM :: 411 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Tax on average single family home is now virtually $7,000 By Norm Silberdick @ 7:56 AM :: 569 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
This graph reflects spending based on the articles that actually passed in March 2018. ... In just four years the average will have risen from under $6,000 ($5,989) to almost $7,000 ($6,944).
Tax Rate By Norm Silberdick @ 9:07 AM :: 599 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
The most recent information indicating that the tax rate may increase by 4% is truly a shocking event to Hampton Taxpayers. In our numerous articles to the Hampton Union and our presentations at the Board of Selectmen we constantly mention the need to look out for the interests of the taxpayers when the Town goes on spending sprees. Some of the items impacting our taxes are necessary some are not.
Prohibition of Public Input By Norm Silberdick @ 7:33 AM :: 1025 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
There are many talented people in Hampton who I am sure would enjoy providing their input as a means of community service. Prohibiting or otherwise suppressing our talented people from contributing causes serious, long term harm to all of us.
Tax on average single family home now Above $7,000 By Norm Silberdick @ 8:39 AM :: 1358 Views :: 0 Comments :: Tax Increase
This graph reflects estimated spending based on the articles that actually passed in March 2018. ... In just four years the average will have risen from under $6,000 ($5,989) to over $7,000 ($7,015).
RTOH MEET WITH BOS ON CABLE TV MONEY EXCESS By Jerry Znoj @ 12:40 PM :: 1325 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
On 5/21/2018 Norm Silberdick and Jerry Znoj of the Rational Taxpayers of Hampton met with the BOS to voice concerns over the revenue that has been “pouring” into the cable TV fund since 2016...
... a recent lengthy discussion was held on channel 22 where a major upgrade was discussed for channel 22 but never a cost in dollars mentioned! RTOH complained about the lack of transparency on that discussion as to the costs...
Voters desire to be part of the approval cycle By Norm Silberdick @ 6:42 AM :: 1614 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Selectmen need to have a discussion and make a decision as to how they are going to respond to the voters desire to be part of the approval cycle for non-union wage increases that was reflected in the vote
Election News By Benjamin Franklin @ 7:42 PM :: 2068 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
Below you will find easy link references on candidates that took place in this final week of campaigning.
You may also wish to see the complete list of candidates running for Town Offices, including Rational Taxpayers' recommendations
Jones flips over Teamsters Union Contract By Citizen Jones @ 7:57 PM :: 1955 Views :: 0 Comments :: Letters to the Editor
With this new understanding, I now fully support the teamsters contract and recommend the voters approve Article 10.