Economic Developments
Contrary to popular opinion, lawmakers do not enjoy raising taxes. That's why it's welcome news when the tax base thrives.
Where xy represents the formula for multiplying x (the tax base) by y (the tax rate), the product can be increased by upping either x or y.
(I love algebra.)
Whether x (the tax base) is increased through growth in commercial and residential properties or through strong sales, it works the same way. It's nicer for everybody when we can increase x and leave y (the tax rate) alone.
This is the argument for economic development, and the reason why local governments sometimes attempt to influence the market for the better.
This is also the reason why I was thrilled to see some of our local businesses named Best of Utah County in the Daily Herald's 2007 Readers' Choice awards. Congratulations to these fine American Fork businesses:
Also of interest: Provo College was named best college and best technical institution. According to this morning's Deseret News, Provo College will be opening an American Fork campus at North Pointe business park this October.
Good news for economic development in American Fork.
Where xy represents the formula for multiplying x (the tax base) by y (the tax rate), the product can be increased by upping either x or y.
(I love algebra.)
Whether x (the tax base) is increased through growth in commercial and residential properties or through strong sales, it works the same way. It's nicer for everybody when we can increase x and leave y (the tax rate) alone.
This is the argument for economic development, and the reason why local governments sometimes attempt to influence the market for the better.
This is also the reason why I was thrilled to see some of our local businesses named Best of Utah County in the Daily Herald's 2007 Readers' Choice awards. Congratulations to these fine American Fork businesses:
La Vigna (formerly Ottavio's, near Cinemark) treated the City Council to a memorable appreciation dinner in January, and the restaurant was everything the Daily Herald says it is. The food and the service were excellent, but the atmosphere is what will keep me coming back. It's like escaping to Tuscany.JCW's: Best hamburgers, best fast food, best french fries, best fry sauce, best root beer float, best shakes, best onion rings
American Fork Cinemark: Best movie theater, best movie theater popcorn
Red Balloon: Best toy store
Jack & Jill Bowling Lanes: Best bowling alley
American Fork Hospital: Best hospital/medical clinic
Doug Smith: Best auto dealer (new), best auto dealer (used)
Best Vinyl: Best fencing company
Bank of American Fork: Best bank
La Vigna: Best Italian, best romantic restaurant, best new restaurant, best kept secret
Also of interest: Provo College was named best college and best technical institution. According to this morning's Deseret News, Provo College will be opening an American Fork campus at North Pointe business park this October.
Good news for economic development in American Fork.
posted by Heidi Rodeback at 1:01 PM
4 Comments:
I am a huge fan of JCW's and agree whole-heartedly that they have the best burgers, etc. EVERYTHING is good there.
I'm disappointed you failed to mention Happy Valley Tattoo & Piercing also won Best of Utah County in the People's Choice Awards.
Only reason I didn't is because the article listed it as a Pleasant Grove business. Congrats also to Happy Valley.
Well, isn't it awful that Pleasant Grove loves us so much that they won't admit we moved to American Fork? (over a year ago)
Sincere thanks though, for the belated appreciation.
Also, in addition to being voted #1 in Utah County in the People's Choice Awards, Happy Valley Tattoo also was voted Best of Utah 2008 by the Salt Lake City Weekly.
So American Fork scored two big wins in the Tattoo/Piercing category - Best in Utah County (5 years in a row) and Best in Utah!
We are planning on offering Mayor Thompson and Chief Call free celebratory tattoos.
Any design recommendations?
Something reflecting the 11th and 12th LDS Articles of Faith would be good I think.
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