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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Because then we'd have to pay more taxes.[/quote] I'm part of a small town gov't body in MoCo. We have total control over parks and trails within town limits. We have total control over land use and zoning, and have used it so that our small town isn't over ran with developers and high density housing. We have town trash/recycling, snow removal, and lighting, all of which I find to be more efficient than when I lived in an unincorporated area of MoCo. Our gov't officials are not paid, it's completely a volunteer, elected body, and it creates less corruption and more of a community feel. You will need man power and a really involved, active community, but it can absolutely be worthwhile. [/quote] Which town? Are there others with this deal? What is stopping the county or state from passing legislation affecting development and land use rights as has been done in other parts of the Northeast?[/quote]
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