Wow! Ansonia recently went through revaluation and most residents saw a decrease in value of their properties. One would think that would also mean a decrease in taxes -- wrong! The mill rate went from 27.65 to 39.34 mills, nearly a 12-mill jump! Many residents will be surprised to get tax bills reflecting higher taxes for lesser valued properties.
Yes, the education allotment was increased, which was a good thing, but couldn’t the tax board adjust other categories to help the citizens of Ansonia? The economy is still in recovery, and the income of retirees and unemployed is still the same, as well as most ordinary working people.
It’s been noted that not one alderman spoke up to represent the majority of taxpayers in this city - go figure - so glad I voted. It is becoming increasingly more difficult to live in this city. What a shame! We are taxed right out of this city. The exodus has already begun and those left will continue seeing increased taxes to make up for the residency losses.
Joyce A. Harris
Ansonia