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Property Tax Reform: “Just Too Political” UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Ruth Ford on March 01, 2016

Reprinted from CityLimits.org: Politics and good intentions conspire to keep the property tax ... . “She basically fumbled around and in broken sentences said, ‘It’s just too complicated and political ... The property tax system can be controversial and confusing. Can anyone change it? ... Property Tax Reform: “Just Too Political”

Why Property Tax Reform Keeps Stalling

New York City

said, ‘It’s just too complicated and political, and nobody wants to touch it.’ I went back to my office ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... “It’s just too political.”

politics

are right that we do not understand co-op politics. I have never owned property in my life, I've always ... politics

Board Politics UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Soter, Tom on April 01, 2003

than just collecting votes, and boards are given 9 tips that can help run smoother elections ... sort. "Politics is just democracy in action," observes Herb Cooper-Levy, a former housing consultant ... Board Politics

Co-op Board Feeds Reserve Fund With an Annual “Capital Contribution”

Upper West Side, Manhattan

out. I didn’t really care that much. I think in any political situation, if you're too attached ... Co-op board president Nathaniel Polish: "I think in any political situation, if you're too ... -ops and condos face legal and financial challenges that have to be solved. Whether it's a question of how ... Instead of a flip tax, this co-op replenishes its reserve fund through an annual "capital

Such a Political Issue UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Theresa Racht, Esq. on September 18, 2018

transparency” from the board. Newly elected board members pledge “transparency.” And I keep wondering just what ... Such a Political Issue

Alexander Wolf & Company: The Transition UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by John Wolf, President on July 31, 2018

Keeping personal politics to a minimum will enable your board to represent your building properly. ... important that all board members vote their conscience in a way that will improve the property. It’s just ... Politics Board Relations Transparency ... Just like parenting, boards have to maintain a united front.

People Power UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Melanie Conty on December 01, 2004

’s smaller buildings or jobs. In such situations, costs can decrease, as well. “It’s not just building A, it’s ... Politics and pitfalls of self-management

Are You Contributing Too Much to Your Co-op or Condo's Reserve Fund?

's just plain wrong. Every dollar earned in interest is one less dollar contributed by the shareholder ... Contributing Too Much? ... July 8, 2011 — You don't want to make reserve-fund contributions that are too little ... Contributing Too Much to Co-op Condo Reserves ... Are You Contributing Too Much to Your Co-op or Condo's Reserve Fund?

Burn, Baby, Burn UNABRIDGED

Magazine Article by Carol J. Ott on October 01, 2011

be a journey fraught with co-op politics and dissension. Once – and if – the proposal survived this challenge ... The politics of electricity.

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