Tag Archives: appeal fees

Three Years, Five Months, 68 Days … and Now 24 Hours More To Figure Out Planning Appeal Fees

Posted on October 20, 2009 by

I thought I’d seen just about everything from this City Council but my eyes were opened by Tuesday’s debate over a plan to raise fees for homeowners and neighborhood and community groups to appeal Planning and Building Safety decisions by … Continue reading →

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Mechanics of Power: Squeeze Plays and Double Talk

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

For years, the policies of City Hall have chased away middle class jobs and residents to the suburbs and neighboring states. Home ownership has fallen from more than 60 percent to barely 40 percent. The living wage  has replaced the … Continue reading →

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