tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post197780291637241641..comments2023-10-11T04:38:51.793-07:00Comments on Accept The Challenge: Dealing With Government WorkersChief Instructorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13604561415860237705noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-55333845373494684092010-04-11T09:52:33.115-07:002010-04-11T09:52:33.115-07:00Joseph, indeed. As I looked further into the Desi...Joseph, indeed. As I looked further into the Design review fee, it seems as though the city also has a quick-and-dirty Administrative Review fee - that is ONLY $500 (funny how she didn't mention that...). We're looking to do a business that has zero waste (unlike the hair salon with its bleaches, etc). I'm going to use this time while we find another site to determine when the Design Review is needed and when an Administrative review.<br /><br />Chris, I just don't understand the mindset of some local governments. Clearly, don't fight city hall, and as that one guy found out, don't go into a competing business!<br /><br />Unreal.Chief Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604561415860237705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-70697644426166338642010-04-11T02:31:14.382-07:002010-04-11T02:31:14.382-07:00Reminds me of this...
http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/...Reminds me of this...<br />http://www.lvrj.com/opinion/the-endless-assault-on-taxpaying-businesses-81916012.html<br /><br />So glad I don't live in CA. Sorry.<br /><br />Chris from AKChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407530889660573874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-49193161842499887792010-04-10T21:22:04.089-07:002010-04-10T21:22:04.089-07:00You might want to floss again, I can still see woo...You might want to floss again, I can still see wood shavings in your teeth from the broom stick action in your hind orifice.<br /><br />Here is a story you can probably deeply relate to. A family member in a 'New' state has a commercial building that he needed to pay taxes on. He goes to the tax office and they explain there has been a small increase in his taxes. Once he hears the amount he thinks, ok no problem...not enjoyable but can handle. <b>But</b> they sidestepped the voters by adding an <i>impact fee</i> that was 2x higher than his current property taxes. WTF, turns out they went through and 'assessed' that some businesses have high 'impacts' on the city and needed to pay for the inconvenience they were placing on the city resources. I'm sure you can see the broomsticking he received has nothing to do with impacts but instead has to do with massive shortages in city pension funds and the ludicrous city salaries on some of these bozos.Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00149521091614552325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-89172015678155279952010-04-09T17:36:42.555-07:002010-04-09T17:36:42.555-07:00Much thanks!Much thanks!Chief Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604561415860237705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-49241551607329174852010-04-09T16:09:00.795-07:002010-04-09T16:09:00.795-07:00Best wishes in your endeavor Chief Instructor.Best wishes in your endeavor Chief Instructor.monkeyfanhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZkQiQ9rs94noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-91482042673499074902010-04-09T11:24:27.367-07:002010-04-09T11:24:27.367-07:00[sigh] As it turns out, we're not getting the...[sigh] As it turns out, we're not getting the property anyways! We've been dealing with the daughter of the owner, and for a couple of reasons, we won't be renting from them. Irreconcilable differences on some of the terms.<br /><br />At least we now know what this city is like, and will know what to look for in other properties we view.Chief Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604561415860237705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-36276168811947513122010-04-09T08:01:08.229-07:002010-04-09T08:01:08.229-07:00Monkeyfan, I'm WELL acquainted with being a gr...Monkeyfan, I'm WELL acquainted with being a great source of cashflow in CA. It's unreal how they dig into your biz till whenever the mood strikes them.<br /><br />Suburban, we'll wait until after we're up and running. No need to give them reason to slow down an already creeping process. Gotta play the game...Chief Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604561415860237705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-15404767205403619992010-04-08T19:13:51.898-07:002010-04-08T19:13:51.898-07:00You should make this known to elected officials wh...You should make this known to elected officials who may have some influence. I have an internet-only side business (not very profitable, but allows me to dabble in mil surplus), and the fees are still a few hundred a year to be an LLC.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-20195861964219181822010-04-08T19:09:29.772-07:002010-04-08T19:09:29.772-07:00Welcome to the wonderful world of being a human AT...Welcome to the wonderful world of being a human ATM/business owner.monkeyfanhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bs7NrjaNrcnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-81754258554712076412010-04-08T10:40:02.116-07:002010-04-08T10:40:02.116-07:00Guns, you could have passed for a Pelosi-voting st...Guns, you could have passed for a Pelosi-voting statist without any problem!<br /><br />I'm telling you, speaking with that guy at the permit area was a kick in the gut. He's got his power, and he intends on using it. Workin' for the people...Chief Instructorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13604561415860237705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964596045360803212.post-47083052449509124802010-04-08T10:24:27.291-07:002010-04-08T10:24:27.291-07:00The very idea that you should go into business rev...The very idea that you should go into business reveals you to be an evil capitalist! It’s clear from your attitude that you have every intent of exploiting, for profit, those less fortunate souls around you. It’s a damn good thing we have good people in positions of authority within the government that understand and accept the task of keeping lecherous wannabe-rich folks like you in line. If you cared about your fellow man, and if you fancied yourself a patriotic American, you would immediately abandon these empty dreams of being wealthy and accept your station in life. Why the very idea of being unwilling to pay what’s merely your fair share….<br /><br />[shaking head in virtual disgust]<br /><br />LOL<br /><br />How’d I do Chief? I could passed for a leftist whacko straight out of Frisco huh?GunRights4UShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830687524291663778noreply@blogger.com