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Tom Ruta wrote:
> 
> I thought (esp.) the rural Canucks would appreciate this one
> as might any other non-resident rural land owners.
> 
> We live full time in one province but have a rural place in
> another province (British Columbia).  Last weekend, a public
> referendum was held to decide upon a parcel tax to allow
> natural gas service.  It was voted down by FOUR STINKING
> VOTES!  Given that natural gas is way cheaper, it surprises
> me somewhat, but that is human nature.
> 
> What _DID_ surprise me, though, is that non-residents of the
> province, despite paying taxes HIGHER than local full time
> residents (they get grants to offset taxes - depends on age,
> etc.) simply CANNNOT vote in  _any_ BC provincial elections
> or referenda of any kind.  In other words, I pay full taxes
> but cannot vote on _anything_ involving my property.
> 
> Hardly sounds fair - does it?
> 
> Tom
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We're just a tiny bit better in Ct.  We can vote in local town meetings,
but not elections, if we own property, but are not residents.  I have a
residence in NYC andmy lawyer says it will be very expensive to die in
two places, so the house in CT earns me no vote.  However, I am listed
on the General rolls of taxpayers, so i can vote to banish designer
coffee at the local store if someone brings it up.  My wife can't,
thought, till I put the house in both our names.  Worth checking to make
sure being a tax payer doesn't give you at least some leverage.
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