Why March 11 at the Palazzo Grande? Because that's the Commissioners' final `Town Hall Meeting' at which they explain why they want to raise your property taxes. Several such `Town Hall Meetings' occurred yesterday, March 3 at locations in Macomb. But audiences were carefully stocked with government employees who want this tax hike on you. At the only evening event, in the Sterling Heights Library, about 60 citizens showed up to express disapproval of the tax hike. However, the Commissioners allowed only 15 minutes for audience questions after the official presentation. When the audience protested, the Commissioners allowed another 15 minutes, but repeatedly called on the same woman in the audience - who coincidently supported the tax hike.

So, the protest will be outside in front of the Palazzo Grande - rain, snow or shine. Dress warm. Bring neighbors, family friends, and protest signs. Signs will also be available for those who won't have time to make one. We will be alerting the media.

The protest will last from 6:30pm until the meeting begins at 7:00pm, at which time we will enter the meeting itself. We will not disrupt the meeting, but we WILL insist on speaking and asking questions at the appropriate time.

Friends, if you live in Macomb, we need you to help with this fight. Somewhere, some place, citizens must take a stand against the fiscal insanity consuming our country, state and local governments. Take that stand with us next week at the protest in Shelby Township. It's what you can do to fight back!

I'll keep you posted. See you on March 11th.

Leon Drolet
MI Taxpayers Alliance
www.mitaxpayers.org

One last Macomb County note: the final workshops for citizens to learn how to appeal their property tax assessments are THIS WEEK. These educational workshops are a free service of the MI Taxpayers Alliance and the Wayne County Taxpayers Association.

Tomorrow, March 5th at Harrison Township Hall located at 38151 L'Anse Creuse
Harrison Township, MI 48045 at 7:00pm.

Friday, March 6th at Washington Township Hall located at 57900 Van Dyke, 1/2 mile north of 26 Mile Road. There are TWO workshops scheduled on this same evening, the first from 5:00pm until 6:45pm and the second from 7:00pm until 8:45pm.

State Rep. Pete Lund is sponsoring the Washington Township workshops.