Podcasts about Tax increment financing

Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue is hosting a community forum on March 24 to address concerns about Tax Increment Financing and its impact on emergency services. Learn more about the issue and how you can provide input. Read the full story at https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/community-forum-to-address-concerns-about-changes-to-local-tax-collection-methods-impacting-emergency-services/ on www.ClarkCountyToday.com. #localnews #ClarkCountyWa #firedepartment #publicsafety #firefunding #RidgefieldWa #CCFR

So many people are chasing value-add multifamily deals, that the deals rarely pencil. On the construction side, it's also become difficult to achieve profitability because of prohibitive costs including higher interest rates. At the same time, the need for housing continues to outpace supply in many markets. One way to be successful in this environment is to partner with municipalities in Tax Increment Financing deals. With Tax Increment Financing, municipalities subsidize construction costs for the developer, thereby lowering the barrier to entry. Justin Goodin, CEO of Goodin Development, is partnering with municipalities in Indiana to build luxury, Class A apartments. 

Discussion on the swearing-in of Travis Bitner as Captain with the Monmouth Fire Department, as well as highlights of the January reports from Police Chief Joe Switzer and Fire Chief Casey Rexroat, Discussion on the approval of the redevelopment agreement with JV Enterprises, Pizza Hut, plus the explanation of the Tax Increment Financing in the City of Monmouth, Discussion on ordinances and Well #9, and Discussion on the Beck Oil project, including the TIF District reimbursement.

Adam Daigle, Business Editor of the Acadiana Advocate, discusses the biggest business news of 2024 in this episode of Discover Lafayette. We want to thank the Advocate for highlighting our latest podcast each week in their online Business Section. You can subscribe online at theadvocate.com/newsletters to keep up with our community's latest business headlines. The # 1 story in 2024, without a doubt, is the announcement that Buc'ees will be opening at the northeast corner of Louisiana Avenue and Interstate 10. Rumored for years, this will be a major draw for motorists traveling along I-10, and most of the sales taxes paid will be collected from out-of-towners. When people travel, Buc-ees is a destination as well as a place to fill up the tank. The new site is projected to be a 74,000-square-foot building, complete with gas pumps and nearly 700 parking spaces, and the store is estimated to be a 13-month build, opening during the 2025 holiday season. The closest Buc-ees to Lafayette is either Alabama or Baytown, TX, so Lafayette can anticipate a heavily-trafficked spot for people looking for that golden Buc-ees' experience. I talked to a convenience store analyst, and he said, "Buc'ees takes everything you hate about traveling and removes it and replaces what you love about traveling. You want to stop there because you'll never wait in line for a gas pump. You want to go there because you know the bathroom is clean. You want to go there because they've got unique snacks and not Cheetos that every other place has. You get a brisket sandwich or a hot dog with the gas station. They've just flipped the whole concept on its head." There's a Tax-Increment Financing ("TIF") district already in place that dates back to when Stirling Properties originally built the Target Shopping Center across I-10 from where Buc-ees will be located. At the time, there was no water or sewer lines and the project was only feasible with this type of government assistance to cover the massive infrastructure needs. The TIF was paid off quicker than anticipated and is still in play today. To accommodate the Buc-ee's deal, a subdistrict was created, which will tax 2% of all sales, including gasoline purchases. While some question the need for TIF districts, this is a trend that has been taking place all across the U. S., and it is a negotiating tool that jurisdictions utilize to attract big business such as Buc-ees, Bass Pro, and other large retailers. As Adam says, "That is what you do to land the big boys. You got to pay for it." The # 2 story is the passing of Richard Zuschlag, Chairman and CEO of Acadian Companies. When he started his business in the early 70s with Roland Dugas and Richard Sturlese, funeral homes were dispatched to pick up people who were ill, and they were transported in a hearse. This was the era prior to ambulances and the trio identified a huge gap in the healthcare market. Zuschlag was the driving force in the company's growth, and he was also literally a driver of an ambulance in the early days. He attended all of the police jury and city council meetings to meet with people and get agreements signed. Acadian Ambulance would hold membership drives that ran on television, where people paid a fee to ensure that an ambulance would pick them up. Over the years, Zuschlag became the principal behind Acadian and the company experience extraordinary growth, opening up it National EMS Academy, Acadian Total Security, Air Med, Safety Management Systems, Executive Aircraft Charter Service, and Acadian Health (home healthcare services.) The late Richard Zuschlag, who founded Acadian Ambulance and served as Chairman and CEO of Acadian Companies. Today, Acadian Companies is an employee-owned company with 5200 employees in four states. Zuschlag's memory lives on through his family, and his son, Blaise, serves as Executive V. P. and Chief Administrative Officer. The # 3 story of the year is the opening of Supe...

Today’s Let’s Talk Indianola features Indianola City Clerk Jackie Raffety about Tax Increment Financing.

On today's show: 1. Five more escaped monkeys captured in Yemassee, several still at large - https://abcnews4.com/news/local/five-more-escaped-monkeys-captured-in-yemassee-13-still-at-large-wciv-abc-news-4-alpha-genesis-research-center-peta-peta-macaques-primates 2. Charleston City Council Passes Union Pier Tax Increment Financing District - https://holycitysinner.com/politics/charleston-city-council-passes-union-pier-tax-increment-fina/ 3. Marine Corps finds pilot error caused $100 million F-35 crash in Williamsburg County - https://abcnews4.com/news/local/marine-corps-finds-pilot-error-caused-100-million-f-35-crash-in-williamsburg-county# 4. SLED disputes audit on sexual assault kits - https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2024/11/03/sled-disputes-findings-of-audit-on-sexual-assault-kits/ This episode's music is by Tyler Boone (tylerboonemusic.com). The episode was produced by LMC Soundsystem.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts are a type of economic development tool in which cities use a property tax increment to help finance development projects. A property tax increment is the amount of property tax generated above a base level, which is established when the city creates the district. We contacted the 10 largest cities in Kansas to generate a list of past and present TIF districts. From this list, we selected 6 districts to evaluate their economic costs and benefits. We selected 2 districts from Wichita, and 1 district each from Kansas City, Olathe, Topeka, and Salina. For each of these districts, we estimated the impacts they had on property values, taxes, development, employment, and crime. We also evaluated whether the costs to the city were recovered timely for these districts. We found that 3 of 6 districts did not recover their costs timely. Further, we found that most of these TIF districts likely experienced economic benefits from increased property values and taxes, increased development, or increased jobs. However, we were unable to directly compare these benefits to the costs because they could not be readily quantified. Whether a TIF district was worth its financial costs is often subjective and project-dependent. We also evaluated the school districts where these 6 TIF districts were located to determine what financial costs they may have imposed on those school districts. We found that all 6 TIF districts were too small in scale to have a significant negative impact on school district funding.

Dolton's dire financial situation was addressed at another fiery village board meeting on Monday night. Officials revealed they've had to dip into Tax Increment Financing fees to pay public-sector employees. They also approved layoffs of eight village employees, citing financial issues. "It's unfortunate, but we have to make these decisions so we can make payroll," Trustee Brittney Norwood said. The board also froze credit card spending. This means only the director or administrative services can use the village credit card on approved expenses. Only $5,000 can be spent at a time. Trustees also discussed putting a village-owned property on the market. It was supposed to become a Dolton police station, but the village doesn't have the money to make that happen. The board did not vote on possibly selling that property.

Under consideration was a policy to establish Reinvestment Housing Incentive Districts, or RHID, which would operate like Tax Increment Financing. It would capture all incremental increase in property taxes created by a housing development project for up to 25 years.

Are tax increment financing (TIF) packages working for development in Baltimore? Today's guest is Melody Simmons, a Senior Reporter for the Baltimore Business Journal. For nearly 10 years, she has been covering the planned transformation of an 88-acre parcel of land near Hopkins Hospital by East Baltimore Development, Inc (EBDI). She gives us an update on this TIF anchored project and where it stands with key stakeholders.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On top of protecting Texas borders and letting Joe Biden know his failed practices just won't work for Texans, Governor Greg Abbott is on a legislative mission to unseat the 16 incumbent Republicans who killed his school choice plans. Even though a near 90 percent of Texas Republicans have made it clear School Choice is best for Texas, 16 Republicans voted with 60 Democrats to strip School Choice from the education omnibus bill. Abbott is putting his money where his mouth is by spreading an estimated million campaign war chest to candidates willing to take on the entrenched Republican...Article Link

On top of protecting Texas borders and letting Joe Biden know his failed practices just won't work for Texans, Governor Greg Abbott is on a legislative mission to unseat the 16 incumbent Republicans who killed his school choice plans. Even though a near 90 percent of Texas Republicans have made it clear School Choice is best for Texas, 16 Republicans voted with 60 Democrats to strip School Choice from the education omnibus bill. Abbott is putting his money where his mouth is by spreading an estimated million campaign war chest to candidates willing to take on the entrenched Republican...Article Link

In the first hour, Brad Wright is joined in-studio by Carolyn Hanson, Assistant Attorney General and co-chair of the Vermont Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission, and Heather Holter, Co-Director of the Vermont Domestic Violence Council.Then, State Auditor Doug Hoffer joins the show to discuss Tax Increment Financing in Burlington 

A group of real estate and business groups are pushing back against the city's proposed real estate transfer tax that's meant to combat homelessness, also known as the Bring Chicago Home ordinance. Plus, Brandon Johnson is trying to move away from Tax Increment Financing. Reset learns more from WBEZ city government and politics reporters Tessa Weinberg and Mariah Woelfel.

In this encore episode from 2022, Dane talks with Emily Blaylock, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for Northwest Bank about Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Northwest Bank & Trust Company is an entrepreneurial bank that has built an Economic Development Division to help developers and municipalities get projects done around the US. They utilize Tax Increment Financing incentives designated from the municipalities to give developers funds upfront. These funds can be used to provide gap equity, expansion of existing sites, investment in other projects, working capital needs, or tenant improvements. Currently, they have completed projects in 8 states and over $400 million in funding. Their team has over 100 years of combined education in economic development and banking to help structure these loans. Update: Since this episode originally aired, Emily is now the CEO of Untamed Equity (https://www.untamedequity.com/), a company dedicated to bridging the gap between development projects and the equity needed to complete them. Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Emily Blaylock.

Indiana University hired its new football coach. James Madison University's Curt Cignetti will succeed Tom Allen, who was fired Sunday after seven seasons. Attorney General Todd Rokita is under investigation again by the Indiana attorney disciplinary commission, weeks after the state Supreme Court publicly reprimanded him. The state Department of Education announced it will grant nearly $15 million to school corporations across the state to support literacy. Indianapolis moved one step closer to the purchase of the Broad Ripple Park Family Center this week. The measure uses Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, to pay for the center, and many in the community are not happy. In states where abortion was restricted following the fall of Roe v. Wade, a growing number of women and men are seeking permanent contraception. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Darian Benson, Abriana Herron, and Kendall Antron with support from Sarah Neal-Estes.

Monica Tranel is running against Ryan Zinke for Congress. The Missoula Economic Partnership invited Mae Nan Ellingson to talk about Tax Increment Financing.

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Today, my guest is Xiao Yuan Xiao is the managing director of Hagmann Capital and manages the day to day operations as well as leading all bond structuring and negotiations or Hagmann capital portfolio. And in just a minute, we're going to speak with Xiao about TIF bonds. That's the Tax Increment Financing bonds, and what they are and how they're used.   

Prior to joining Hageman Capital, Xiao was a Principal at Fifth Third Securities, a regional investment banking firm, primarily focused on high-yield TIF and municipal bond transactions in the Midwest. Xiao is a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and a Master's in Public Affairs. Xiao is civically involved in many non-profit organizations in the Central Indiana community. He is an active member of the Penrod Society, and serves on the boards of the Center for Performing Arts, University High School of Indiana, Reach for Youth, and Carmel Clay Public Library. Xiao also serves on the finance committee for Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site. *DISCLAIMER - We are not giving any financial advice. Please DYOR* (00:00 - 02:02) Opening Segment - Xiao is introduced as the guest Host - Xiao shares something interesting about himself (02:02 - 36:58) How does Tax Increment Financing work - Xiao shares what kind of assets he personally invests in and why? - Xiao also shares what exactly tax is. - He also shares the role of Hageman Capital in the TIF space - He shares what he is looking for if he tries to buy these bonds - Xiao shares the risk of an investor - Xiao shares are they coming in as debt investors or equity investors - Also, he shares what returns he targets - He also shares why Real estate investors and developers care about TIF - And he shares as well how TIF beneficial - Xiao shares also does this only works on real estate developers. - Xiao also shares does this provides tax benefits to developers or investors - He also shares that when a developer starts paying the interest - Xiao shares the risks for the developers of taking this TIF (36:58 - 44:09) Fire Round - Xiao shares if he sees an impact on the mobile home industry - Xiao shares his investment strategy - Xiao also shares his favorite Finance, real estate book, or any related book - Also Xiao shares about the website and tools that they can recommend - Xiao's advice to beginner investors - Also shared how he gives back (44:09 - 45:06) Closing Segment -If you want to learn more about the discussion, you can watch the podcast on Wealth Matter's YouTube channel and you can reach out to Alpesh using this link. Check us out at: Facebook: @wealthmatrs IG: @wealthmatrs.ig Tiktok: @wealthmatrs

A TIF or Tax Increment Financing is a very powerful municipal tool that can encourage economic development. If there is unimproved land that has potential, the municipality can put a TIF on it. They are allowing developers to capture future increment taxes and borrow money against that increment. So some properties may have never existed if it weren't for TIF. Join Matt Fore as he talks to the Managing Director at Hageman Capital, Xiao Ou Yuan. Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about TIF, how it works, and what Hageman Capital does with TIF bonds. Find out more about developer-backed bonds, taxpayer agreements, and more.

David Stokes, Director of Municipal Policy for the Show-Me Institute, on the City of Chesterfield forming a commission to determine whether it should issue a tax increment to pay for public infrastructure. Follow David for more: https://twitter.com/davidcstokes

David Levy joins David Kramer to provide a brief summary of the Omaha Streetcar and the innovative use of Tax‑Increment Financing to pay for the project.

A reading of “Field of Welfare: How COVID Funds Might Build a Money-Losing Ballpark in a Cornfield,” by Matt Welch, published Aug. 10 at Reason.

If you're an aspiring real estate developer, you don't want to miss this episode with Bob Voelker! He joins us to share his extensive background in the business and why an in-depth understanding of this aspect is crucial for young people. So listen in as his expertise will surely shift our minds to another way of making great returns and strategies to keep firm in this field regardless of the market condition.Key Takeaways To Listen ForReal estate development: Its difference from buying existing properties, profitability, returns, and risksChallenges of real estate development and how to manage themThe critical role of an equity partner in a development businessRising interest rate and its impact on different asset classesBenefits of the book ‘Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development' for young aspiring developersThe importance of learning how to manage risks as a developerResources Mentioned In This EpisodeManaging the Complexities of Real Estate Development by Bob Voelker | Paperback | Kindle | HardcoverFree Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor About Bob VoelkerBob Voelker is an experienced CPA, tax lawyer, real estate lawyer, and multifamily developer, (EB-5, New Market Tax Credits, Affordable Housing Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, Tax-Exempt Bonds, Tax Increment Financing, and Property Tax Exempt Leases). with knowledge of institutional lending and equity in real estate, high-rise residential buildings, the development of affordable housing, challenging urban mixed-use development projects, and innovative financing options.Bob has been a part of StreetLights' Senior Management Team for the past five years. He has experience in high-rise and mixed-use development projects, including site analysis, financial feasibility, due diligence analysis, and financing through completion, lease-up/stabilization, and recapitalization or sale. He also has experience in company strategy and culture.Connect with Bob VoelkerLinkedIn: Bob VoelkerTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams.

Today is Friday, June 10th, 2022, which means that today is your weekly news roundup. As always, a lot happened last week that you'll want to hear about, and there's a lot of stuff to do in Dayton tonight, this weekend, and beyond, so listen soon so you don't miss out on what's happening in Dayton. As always, you can find the full transcript for News Roundup episodes on the podcast website at discoverdaytonpodcast.com.    Organizations mentioned in this episode include: Dayton Public Schools Greater Dayton RTA Dayton International Airport Dayton Daily News Ohio Statehouse Wright-Patterson Regional Council of Governments Central State University Wright State University University of Cincinnati Sinclair Community College Day Air Ballpark City of Dayton Tumble, LLC Blind Bob's The Dublin Pub Thai 9 Lily's WheatPenny Salar Franco's Trolley Stop Van Buren Room Table 33 Mudlick Tap House Dayton Beer Company Old Scratch Jimmie's Ladder 11 Fifth Street Brewpub Coco's Bistro Basil's on Market Angie's Firehouse Tavern Carmichael's Slyder's Toxic Brew Company Levitt Pavilion Bribing Senators Neil deGrasse Tyson Dayton Live For Dayton by Dayton Mike Bankhead Dayton Masonic Center St. Anne's Hill Historic Society St. Anne's Cheese Company Evan's Bakery Dayton Metro Library Patterson Pub Front Street Liederkranz-Turner German Club Dayton Jewish Cultural Festival Dayton Jazz Festival Paul Laurence Dunbar House Isaiah Sharkey The Loft Theatre Dayton Celtic Festival Dayton Philharmonic Oregon District Mumu Fresh   Transcript:  Hello and welcome to the Discover Dayton podcast, the show that's all about the Gem City's past, present, and future. I'm your host, Arch Grieve, and today is Friday, June 10th, 2022, which means this is your weekly news roundup episode, where I read the news (so you don't have to). A lot has happened in the past week, including some local Dayton organizations receiving state funding, Dayton getting a new state senator next year who it never voted for, and a troubling statistic for local letter carriers. There's also a lot happening in the coming days that you're going to want to hear about, so stay tuned for your weekly news roundup episode, which starts in just a moment.    And now for last week's news:   Well Welcome Stadium is getting an $11 million renovation, which Dayton Public Schools officials say they hope will help make it a more attractive venue for other state and national athletic events. The stadium opened in 1949 and had its last renovation in 2008, which was around $3 million. While the project won't be completed for over a year, DPS does expect to have new turf, track, and lighting to be ready in time for fall games this year. One addition is going to be a new hall of fame of past DPS athletes. The groundbreaking took place this past Wednesday and the renovations have already begun.    The Greater Dayton RTA has announced that 10 lines that were suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic will be permanently canceled, while 11 others are being reconfigured. The move comes as the RTA is facing a driver shortage and decreased ridership. Affected bus routes include routes 3, 5, 23, 24, 64, 65, 66, X1A, X1B, and X5. Starting later this fall, however, the RTA will be switching from having separate bus route schedules for weekdays vs. weekends to having the same schedule every day for their bus routes. There are also currently 50 job openings for bus drivers, and today from 7-11am and tomorrow from 10am to 2pm at the University of Dayton arena there will be a job fair for people who are interested in applying where you can apply to become a big-bus driver (which requires a CDL) or a small bus driver (which does not). The coolest thing about the event is that you can actually have an opportunity to drive one of the buses, so I may end up going and applying too, who knows. Visit iriderta.org for more information.    And, speaking of busing and Dayton Public Schools, DPS is reversing a previous decision to end the practice of giving RTA passes to high school students and is now saying that high school students will, in fact, be receiving RTA passes to get to school. DPS also explained that because high school students will no longer receive busing from DPS, they can attend any school within the district and are not bound by the quadrant system that is in place for elementary and middle schools where students must attend schools that are within the quadrant in which they live. If you have questions about busing you can call the Student Enrollment Center at 937-542-5555.   Well if you're flying out of Dayton International Airport anytime soon just be warned, the airport recently had an airfare hike that was not only among the highest in the country, it IS the highest price hike in the country. The study comes from cheapair.com, and finds that on average Dayton airport flyers are paying 42% more per ticket than last year, which averages out to $109 per flight. The increase comes as part of a trend of smaller airports increasing their rates across the country. After seeing demand drop during the pandemic, it has been on the rise recently, but airlines are struggling to find people for the reopened positions that were cut during the pandemic.    One thing that I didn't realize until I was reading a Dayton Daily News story this week was that once the redistricting changes go into effect next year, most of Dayton will have a new state senator who it didn't vote for, which will be State Senator Niraj Antani. This is due to the fact that the majority of what is now Senator Stephen Huffman's district is being transferred to Niraj Antani's, although only until new maps can be drawn up for the 2024 election. However, if Dayton is redistricted once more to another district that does not have a senator up for re-election, it's possible Dayton could go for eight years without being able to vote for their state senator. Antani is a very conservative Republican state senator from Miamisburg who has the distinction of being the state's first Indian-American senator in Ohio history.    In related news, the Ohio Statehouse has passed a bill funding $3.5 billion in state capital projects, with $18.6 million of that funding going to Montgomery County. Of that, $1.7 million will go towards projects at Central State, Wright State, and the University of Cincinnati. The biggest recipient by far, however, is Sinclair Community College, which (for the sake of full disclosure), is where I also work part-time. Sinclair though is getting $13 million, with $5 million going towards Advanced Manufacturing and Skilled Trades training hubs, and $4 million to cover the cost of installing fire sprinkler systems. The Dayton International Airport and Sinclair also requested $250K for an aircraft mechanic training center, which was fully funded, unlike some other local projects, including a $5 million request by the City of Dayton for Day Air Ballpark, which only received a tenth of that.    Well there's a new local government entity in town, or towns, rather. The Wright-Patterson Regional Council of Governments came together recently and is made up of six communities: Dayton, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Riverside, Huber Heights, and Bath Township. The Council will have powers similar to Ohio municipalities, including making purchases, passing zoning laws, and establishing Tax Increment Financing districts. US Representative Mike Turner helped secure $1 million in funding for the creation of the Council, which is aimed at improving the lives of US Air Force members around the base. The council is composed of members who are local city managers or other high-ranking administrators in their respective communities.    This next story brings back some uncomfortable memories I have being a former Dayton Power and Light meter reader years ago, but apparently Dayton ranks 22nd in the country for dogs biting postal workers, with 18 postal worker dog bites happening last year. Ohio itself actually ranks third in the country as a state for dog bites, with Columbus coming in on top with 31 letter carrier dog bites. So please, make sure your dogs are taken care of properly. I can attest from personal experiences that it's really not fun getting bit.    Well if you're lazy like I am, although possibly have more disposable income, then there's a new local business that will come to your home and pick up your clothes and wash them and return them to you. The business is called Tumble LLC, and it was started by Miami University classmates Jeffrey Caldwell II and Charles Wheeler III. The new business recently received a Better Business Bureau award, the Spark Award for Entrepreneurship, which “celebrates emerging entrepreneurial businesses whose leaders demonstrate a high level of character, generate a culture that is authentic about its mission and genuinely connects with their community." The business is partnering with local laundromats to help cut down on their own overhead and to schedule a pickup you can visit tumblego.com.    And finally, while not exactly news, it was noted by my friend Alexis Larsen in a Dayton Daily News article last week that it's patio season again in Dayton, so here are some great places to visit that have great patios where you can grab a drink and something to eat. In the Oregon District for food and drink you've got Blind Bob's, The Dublin Pub, Thai 9, Lily's, WheatPenny, Salar, Franco's, and Trolley Stop. If you're just looking for drinks, Bell of Dayton's Van Buren Room is a great place to visit as well. Outside the Oregon District but still downtown there's Table 33, Mudlick Tap House, Dayton Beer Company (which has a cool new rooftop bar), Old Scratch, Jimmie's Ladder 11, Fifth Street Brewpub, Coco's Bistro, and Basil's on Market, if you want to have a cool view of the fountains. A little further outside of downtown and you can check out Angie's Firehouse Tavern, Carmichael's, and Slyder's as well.    That's it for your local news, and now, here's what's happening tonight, this weekend, and beyond:   One thing happening all weekend is the celebration of Toxic Brew Company's 9th birthday. Events kicked off yesterday with a special tapping of their Bubblegum Blonde and Coffee Belgian Golden Ale beers. Today they're tapping their Melon ISO-Heaven, and tomorrow they're tapping their Mango Magnum Hop PIPA. Also there will be Chef Dane and on Sunday you can hear music by Cooley the Curator. Toxic opens at 2pm today and noon on the weekends. So happy birthday, Toxic!   Tonight, June 10th, the St. Helen Spring Festival is kicking off from 6:30-11pm at the St. Helen's Parish on Granville Place. The event continues this weekend and features rides, food, a flea market, beer garden, and more, and is free to attend.    Also happening tonight at the Levitt Pavilion, The New Respects will be performing a free concert from 7-9pm. Their music features danceable fusions of pop, soul, and rock music, and they recently released an EP entitled “Don't Panic.”    You can keep the music going by visiting Blind Bob's afterwards starting at 9pm for a show and EP release from Bribing Senators. The EP is called Triple Imperial EP, and the show is called Five Years for 5 Songs.    Famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson is also in Dayton tonight, Friday June 10th, where he will be performing a show that discusses what all of your favorite science movies get wrong. Tickets range in price from $55 to $135 and are available at daytonlive.org.   This Saturday, June 11, from 4-9pm at the RiverScape Metro Park, the third annual “For Dayton by Dayton” festival is taking place. There will be music, including opening act Mike Bankhead, who was a guest on this show back on episode 21, so check that out too if you haven't already! Rapper K. Carter is hosting and headlining the event.    The Dayton Masonic Center is hosting a comedy event fundraiser tomorrow starting at 7pm that will feature comedians Caroline Rhea, Craig Shoemaker, and Cole Cosby. Tickets are $35 online or $40 at the door. Rhea was in the show “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” Shoemaker has appeared on Parks and Rec, and Cosby is a comedian out of Philadelphia. Visit daytonmasoniccenter.org for ticket and show information.    Also going on tomorrow, Saturday June 11th, is the St. Anne's Hill Garden Tours. The event features a self-guided tour of St. Anne's Hill homes and gardens that goes from 10am to 3pm. If you're going, visit the old St. Anne the Tart building at 1501 E. Fifth St to start. The tour is $17 and your ticket gets you into the Tea Garden, which includes a selection of drinks and refreshments. If you miss it, you'll have to wait for another two years because it's only a biannual event. For tickets, search for St. Anne's Hill Historic Society on EventBrite.com.    On Saturday from 11am-1pm you can participate in the Ethnic Cheese and Dessert Workshop at Evan's Bakery, which is being put on in partnership with the St. Anne's Cheese Company, who I had on the podcast as well recently on episode 27. This next workshop will highlight Turkish cheese and tickets are still available for $29 at stannescheeseco.com.    Or, if you have more of a sweet tooth, you can also on Saturday go to the Downtown Dayton Library location, where you can participate in their Frequent Chocolate Eater Chocolate Eating series. For $25, you can learn about single origin craft beans and, of course, taste some chocolate. And, if you're really hungry you could actually do the cheese workshop followed by this one, because it doesn't start until 2pm. It goes until 3:30pm. Visit eatmorechocolate.eventbrite.com for tickets.    If you're into bourbon and cigars, you may want to visit the Patterson Pub on Saturday evening, where for $50 you can participate in their blind bourbon tasting, which includes 5 pours and 3 mini cocktails, as well as a cigar. Visit facebook.com/pattersonpubdayton for ticket information.    Or, if you're more of a wine person, you can visit Front Street, where there's a wine tasting and art fest going on Saturday the 11th from 5-10pm. Tickets are $25 beforehand or $30 on the day of the event. You get 10 2 oz. samples and a souvenir wine glass. Alexis Gomez will provide live music and Condado Tacos will be there as well. Visit frontstreet.art for more information and tickets.    And finally if beer is more your speed, head over to the Liederkranz-Turner German Club for their bi-weekly Bier Garten event, which is going on from 5-10pm.    On Sunday from 11am-7pm the Dayton Jewish Cultural Festival is going on at Temple Israel on Riverside Drive. The event is free and open to the public, and includes traditional Jewish food, entertainment, and the Oy Vey 5K and Chai Challenge.    Also happening on Sunday, the Dayton Jazz Festival is returning to the Levitt Pavilion on Sunday from 1-9pm. There will be some great performers as well as food and merchandise vendors. Visit levittdayton.org for more information.    Another Sunday event is taking place at the Paul Laurence Dunbar House from 2-4pm, where the Dunbar Literary Circle will meet (as they do every second Sunday of the month) with Omope Carter Daboiku, Wordsmith & International Storyteller. The event is free and open to the public.    Next Monday at Toxic there's a special trivia event, which is 90s Trivia with Luke, Ash, and Kenny. You can join for three rounds of 90s-themed music, movies, and TV starting at 8:30pm. The winners will receive prizes and there are drink specials going on all night.    On Thursday, June 16th, you can visit Salar, who is hosting a wine dinner. The all-inclusive price is $89, which gets you five wines paired with five separate courses. The dinner begins at 6pm and you can get tickets at salarrestaurant.com.    Also happening next Thursday, Chicago native Isaiah Sharkey is performing at Levitt Pavilion from 7-9pm. Isaiah's third album, Blackmessiah, won the 2015 grammy for best R&B album, so you won't want to miss him.   The Loft Theatre has a new musical, “My 80-Year Old Boyfriend,” which is based on a true story inspired by the original performer of the musical, Cherissa Bertels. The cost is $17 and you can purchase tickets at daytonlive.org. Showtime is at 8pm.    Well if you're a Dayton Celtic Festival fan like myself, you'll be excited to know that there's a bit of a preview coming to the Levitt Pavilion next Friday, June 17th from 7-9pm, where We Banjo 3 will be performing. The two sets of brothers from Galway, Ireland and Nashville, TN play Americana, Bluegrass, and Celtic-inspired music.    Also next Friday, the Dayton Philharmonic is celebrating Juneteenth and the 150th anniversary of Paul Laurence Dunbar's birth at their Juneteenth celebration at the Schuster Center at 8pm. Tickets prices range from $5-85 and are available at daytonlive.org.   There's another Juneteenth Celebration in the Oregon District next Saturday as well starting at 11am and going until 2pm. There will be family-friendly festivities as well as a number of local black-owned food trucks.    Finally, on Saturday June 18th from 5-9pm there will be a Juneteenth Celebration at Levitt Pavilion featuring artist Mumu Fresh, a grammy-nominated, Indigenous Music award-winning Musical Ambassador for the United States.    Well that's it for your weekly news roundup, and if you'd like the transcript for this episode please visit my website, discoverdaytonpodcast.com. There, you can also find a link to the Discover Dayton merch store, as well as links to all of our socials. Currently the podcast is on Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube, and LinkedIn, so if you're on any of those please follow us there! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave a review and share this episode with a friend. Thanks so much for listening, and stay funky, Dayton. 

Angelina's very first podcast ever, she interviews Seward City Administrator Greg Butcher on Tax Increment Financing and how important it can become for local economic development projects. 

www.commsolutionsmn.com-  How do you know if your city is being responsible with it's finances? There are so many different ways for a city to raise money: property taxes, fees, municipal bonds, municipal businesses, fines, special assessments, etc. They spend money for capital costs and operational costs. Most of us go to look at the annual budget to find all of this information. The problem is this: much of that information isn't in the budget. Some of it is, and some of it is in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. How do we know the difference? Where do we find what we're looking for? Today we do a deep dive on government finance and the , oh-how-many-ways they can take your money. It's important to understand how county, city, and school debt is calculated, why it's more expensive to borrow, and how to find the true amount you are on the hook for. Bond interest is just one kind of tax that we like to call "hidden taxes", because its not out front on your property tax statement, yet the government says, "hey, we only raised your taxes 3%, but then take a ton of money through other means, without you realizing it as a tax increase. Local government taxation and reporting are complicated issues, and no one breaks it down for you the way we do! Important public service announcement (just because we're stand up guys), Metro Transit will no longer run Northstar Rail trips to and from Twins games. They cite a lack of funding, but as we've said before, light rail just isn't popular. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!

In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Michael Sands to discuss how Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") works, how it benefits cities and developers, and some of the common misconceptions related to its use.

Jil Dunn works as Business/Projects Manager for the Missoula Redevelopment Agency. She explained Tax Increment Financing and answered questions from callers.

Dane talks with Emily Blaylock, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer for Northwest Bank about Tax Increment Financing (TIF). Northwest Bank & Trust Company is an entrepreneurial bank that has built an Economic Development Division to help developers and municipalities get projects done around the US. They utilize Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentives designated from the municipalities to give developers funds upfront. These funds can be used to provide gap equity, expansion of existing sites, investment in other projects, working capital needs, or tenant improvements. Currently, they have completed projects in 8 states and over $400 million in funding. Their team has over 100 years of combined education in economic development and banking to help structure these loans. Special Guest: Emily Blaylock.

E66: Let's talk TIF, Nose Picking Groene, and More! Join special guest host, Megan Stock, and lets talk Tax Increment Financing (TIF). TIF is a powerful tool used by cities for public development, but has not had the impact on the areas of greatest need as intended. Megan is reading: Life and Death of the American City by Jane Synder *Support the pod for just $5/month at https://www.patreon.com/seeingrednebraska. *Support SeeingRedNE and independent bookstores by purchasing books with our link. You can find all the books we've recommended on the pod! https://bookshop.org/shop/seeingrednebraska Social Media links: https://seeingrednebraska.com seeingredne@protonmail.com Tweet@seeingredNE FB@seeingrednebraska Instagram @seeingrednebraska Additional Reading: Bills would add needed oversight to Tax Increment Financing https://www.openskypolicy.org/policy-brief-bills-would-add-needed-oversight-to-tax-increment-financing The Hidden Costs of TIF:Reconsidering a Vaunted Economic Development Tool https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/articles/hidden-costs-tif Omaha City Council Approves 17.5 million TIF for Casino. https://omaha.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/omaha-city-council-approves-17-5-million-tif-plan-for-casino-at-horsemens-park/article_01717068-e992-11eb-94bf-3f4fb4911828.html Omaha 2020 TIF Report https://planninghcd.cityofomaha.org/images/TIF_Documents/FINAL_DRAFT_2020_TIF_Report.pdf TIF in Nebraska: IS THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LAW BROKEN OR ARE PROPONENTS OF REFORM MERELY PLAYING A BROKEN RECORD ON REPEAT https://dspace2.creighton.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10504/87852/49CreightonLRev651.pdf?sequence=1 EMINENT DOMAIN AS ENCLOSURE MOVEMENT: THE PRIVATIZATION OF LAW UNDER NEOLIBERALISM https://fau.digital.flvc.org/islandora/object/fau%3A31304/datastream/OBJ/view Tax Increment Financing: Public Use or Private Abuse? Alyson Tomme https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/217204367.pdf “TIFues”: An Examination of the History and Current Issues in Tax Increment Financing Richard T. Wagner https://mospace.umsystem.edu/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10355/41413/WagnerTifExaHis.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y Lincoln, NE Redevelopment Process Flow Chart https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/files/sharedassets/public/urban-development/tif-process.pdf Lied Place https://journalstar.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/lied-place-residences-developers-make-case-for-additional-tif-dollars/article_e643c405-0419-518b-a50e-4f1458252f69.html More on TIFS, Schools, and Streetcars. By Rick Esenberg https://archive.jsonline.com/blogs/purple-wisconsin/293707751.html https://omaha.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/olde-towne-bellevue-residents-upset-by-blighted-designation-say-mayor-has-conflict-of-interest/article_ce056bce-3bff-11ec-8209-dbe416f0f26e.html#tracking-source=home-top-story-1 https://omaha.com/opinion/editorial/editorial-governments-must-scrutinize-tif-requests-but-ultimate-benefits-can-be-great/article_fb84b27a-777f-11eb-9c99-b7e703bedbae.html Improving Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for Economic Development. By David Merriman with Lincoln Institute of Land Policy https://www.lincolninst.edu/publications/policy-focus-reports/improving-tax-increment-financing-tif-economic-development

K.A. Owens shares information about an event recognizing legendary Mattie Jones on Sunday November 14, 2021. He also shares newsworthy occurrences related to Tax Increment Financing in the West End Of Louisville, shares the KY Alliance position on School Resource Officers. He also shares excerpts from a statement he wrote upon the retirement of Burt Lauderdale, formerly of KFTC. Recorded on Friday Nov 5, 2021.

TODAY: Washington pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine ; State legislature proposes Tax Increment Financing districts ; Vancouver Junk King owner wins company award ; Play in the Park excited for sunny weekend ; Robert Franks makes his NBA debut. WATCH: Join us at 6 p.m. on ClarkCountyToday.com, Facebook or YouTube for today's local news updates! Watch and find links to these stories here: http://bit.ly/CCT_LIVE_21_04_13 #ClarkCountyToday #ClarkCountyTodayLive #LocalNews #ClarkCountyWa #LiveBroadcast #COVID19 #Coronavirus #JNJ #COVID19Vaccine #JNJVaccine #TaxIncrementFinancing #WashingtonStateLegislature #VancouverWa #JunkKing #PlayInThePark #SunnyWeather #RobertFranks #NBA #Basketball #OrlandoMagic #EvergreenHighSchool

CHARLENE DREW JARVIS, PhD In her long and distinguished career, CHARLENE DREW JARVIS has held positions as a neuroscientist, legislator and university president. She received a BS from Oberlin College (1962), an MS from Howard University (1964), and a PhD in Neuropsychology (1971) from the University of Maryland, all the while balancing the demands of a wife and mother of two active young boys. Dr. Jarvis' educational background led to a career as a neuroscientist at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, Md. (1971-1978). Her research with co-investigators appeared in scientific publications such as the Annals of Neurology; Neuroscience Abstracts; Brain Research, the Journal of Neurophysiology, and Brain, Behavior and Evolution. Responding to the need to help re-build the economy of Washington, DC after the riots following the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., Councilmember Jarvis ran for public office and was elected 6 times to the Council of the District of Columbia (1979-2000). Her work as Chair of the Committee on Economic Development for more than 20 years was pioneering. The Housing Production Trust Fund, The Washington Convention Center, the Verizon Center, Business Improvement Districts, Tax Increment Financing, and legislative initiatives designed to prevent red-lining by commercial banks stand as important, and collaborative, contributions. Dr. Jarvis was appointed in 1996 as president of Southeastern University, founded by the YMCA in 1879. True to the mission of the YMCA, her goal was to give students both theoretical and practical applications of knowledge. Thirteen years later, in 2009, she orchestrated a unique merger of the University with the USDA Graduate School in Washington, DC. The Honorable Charlene Drew Jarvis was named one of the most powerful women in Washington by "Washingtonian Magazine” in 1989, 1994, and 2007 and by "The Washington Business Journal" in 1985. Jarvis' legacy as the daughter of Dr. Charles R. Drew, the blood bank pioneer, has given her a special perspective as an advocate for science and health education. In her association with the American Red Cross, Dr. Jarvis has traveled to many Red Cross and Bone Marrow sites around the nation to speak about her father's accomplishments and to encourage the participation of minority blood and marrow donors. Among her treasured awards, on 2014 Dr. Jarvis was given an award for her service from the Washington, DC Chapter of the American Red Cross. Dr. Jarvis is the recipient of more than 100 awards for her leadership, including honorary doctorates from Amherst College, George Washington University, Oberlin College, and a Distinguished Alumni Award from Howard University. Charlene Drew Jarvis is valued for her analytical skills, intellectual rigor, probing questions, and pragmatic approach to problem solving. These traits made her advisory contributions much in demand by dozens of major organizations and commissions. Describing herself now as the “working” retired, Dr. Jarvis serves or has served during this period: on the Executive Committee of the Federal City Council, with its Executive Director, former Mayor Anthony Williams; on The Advisory Committee of the Newseum; as Senior Advisor to the Jarvis Company, LLC and Jarvis Commercial Real Estate on the Board of Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio on the Board at Edmund Burke, an Independent School as a Senior Advisor to a charter school with high performing students, KIPP DC; on the Transition Committee of Mayor Muriel Bowser on the board of the University of the District of Columbia until 2024 on the Cross-Sector Task Force on Charter and DC Public Schools led by Deputy Mayor for Education 2017-2019 Co-chair, with American University President Sylvia Burwell, of Mayor Bowser's Our Schools Leadership Committee to make recommendations for the selection of the next Chancellor of the District of Columbia. Public Schools. 2018 on the Advisory Committee of...

TIFs.  Tax Increment Financing.  What is that?  Well, most developers or city planners are familiar with TIFs.  TIFs are just one way to incentivize development in your community.  This week, we explore how TIFS are typically used in Small Towns, and from our experience, they are used in a way that goes against what they were originally intended for.  Most cities go after the big box retailers with new infrastructure which creates your "typical" on the border commercial district.  When a TIF district is established, it is used to subsidize redevelopment or other infrastructure projects by diverting future property tax increases based on the redevelopment and is used to help pay off bonds or other costs of the project.  We discuss rather or not this is the best way for small communities to incentivize development and should they be looking at other methods?  Small Towns are always looking for the "next" big thing but why can't these TIFs be used for current infrastructure like your downtown?  Why not, right?

In this 2-part episode we discuss Burlington's downtown pit, the story's villain Don Sinex, why Tax Increment Financing is a scam, and how neoliberalism/capitalism/austerity make most communities desperate for any investment.

Marc Sims talks with Tom Tresser about getting rid of Tax Increment Financing. Civic Lab https://www.civiclab.us/ Curious City: Untangling TIFs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kmx4ryRc2Gc

Tom Tresser takes the deep dive on Tax Increment Financing. Warning--this is complicated material. Many of you will get confused and walk away saying--I just read the Daily News and swear by every word.

Marc Sims talks with Ben Joravsky about TIF's, Tax Increment Financing. https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/ben-joravsky-show-podcast-episodes-and-livestream/Content?oid=68564053

Tax Increment Financing, or TIF, is back in the news. TIF is a redevelopment tool designed to incent development in an area, or for a specific building, that is either stagnant or declining in value. The developer must submit an affidavit verifying the development could not take place without assistance. TIF allows the developer to capture the increment in real property taxes created by redevelopment and up to 50% of the increase in economic activity taxes for example the city portion of the sales taxes. TIF protects the current revenue stream for taxing entities receiving the property taxes for the life of the TIF up to a maximum 23 years. All details are outlined in a development agreement between the developer and the governmental entity in which the TIF is located. So let’s say a building is currently generating $5,000 per year in property taxes and post development that same building generates $15,000 per year. The increment, $10,000 per year, can be captured by the developer to

Rio Nuevo District board member Edmund Marquez talks about how this Tax Increment Financing district is managing COVID-19, what it means for downtown Tucson, and recovery. Then, Zach discusses how Tucson could come out of COVID-19 thriving, if we want(ed) to. 1030 The Voice at 9 daily. Stream kvoi.com

Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr talk about how Baton Rouge has just given away annual tax revenues of approximately $2 mil a year to some developers in their area. The problem is Baton Rouge actually has given away money which would have belonged to another community — St. George! Stephen explains these “public-private” partnerships are really just a scam where the public continues to give private, wealthy entities taxpayer property and money, getting nothing in return.

Louis Avallone and Stephen Parr talk about how Baton Rouge has just given away annual tax revenues of approximately $2 mil a year to some developers in their area. The problem is Baton Rouge actually has given away money which would have belonged to another community — St. George! Stephen explains these “public-private” partnerships are really just a scam where the public continues to give private, wealthy entities taxpayer property and money, getting nothing in return.

www.commsolutionsmn.com- The Minnesota legislature had all session to take care of business, so what better way to be respon sible with taxpayer money than to force 14 bills into a 21 hour special session, of which 13 bills passed, costing us a total of $48.3 billion to fulfill the newly minted budget. These bills were passed by a majority of Democrats and Republicans. Bills were passed to dole out tax dollars to everyone that had a hand out: agriculture, education, housing, environment, health and human services, economic development, public safety, pensions, taxes, and transportation. These bills are not just to help out state-wide programs. Our taxes are also being doled out to school districts. Cities get theirs in Local Government Aid (LGA), hospitality taxes, food and beverage taxes, grants, and increases in Tax Increment Financing. There was more given to counties and cities with the local option sales tax. At the end of the day, our Democrats and Republicans have come together to spend billions of our dollars and passed all kinds of new regulations. Thanks a lot for protecting us.  Also, we found a troubling precedent sent by Dallas County Attorney, John Creuzot, who has declared that he is not going to prosecute what he terms "low level" crimes... like skipping out on community service or theft of items less than $750. What is this world coming to? This is all based on the equity doctrine, and it could catch on anywhere. Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We’ve launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don’t forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify, or go out to the PodBabble Podcast Network!

Communications consultant Peter Cunningham, Chicago Newsroom producer David Resnick and Openlands CEO Jerry Adelmann appear on today's show. Cunningham says of Tax Increment Financing that it's been proven not to work in blighted regions- the very areas they were designed to help. He also tells us that Chicago's dropping population is a significant issue, because it affects tax policy, education planning and almost every other aspect of City management. In the second segment Jerry Adelmann tells us that he's optimistic about the Lightfoot administration's commitment to environmental issues, and says that Chicago's urban forest is in a serious state of decay. He also discusses a number of open-space initiatives with which his organization is involved, including Treekeepers, which trains residents in basic arboriculture so they can perform volunteer work caring for neighborhood trees. This program is a production of Chicago Access Network.

Governor Tony Evers tries to be everything to everyone, including every special interest that asked for a goodie in his 2019-21 biennial budget. Senator Duey Stroebel joined MacIver Newsmakers for this week's podcast focusing on the state budget. The Joint Finance Committee should start with actual spending, not the base, to begin the process of rebuilding this budget, Stroebel said, in order to do what voters send politicians to Madison to do - identify priorities while protecting taxpayers and encouraging economic growth. "You have to have constraints, you have to have control. And right now, I'm just not seeing a governor that has really put out a serious budget or has taken a serious approach to what we're trying to do in this state," Stroebel said. The budget does address some of Stroebel's concerns over Tax Increment Financing - which is, however, just a tiny slice of the massive proposal. Also, turns out the senator is in fact not familiar with key 90s boy band singers.

Joining the show this week is LaShawn Ford. Ford is a candidate for Mayor of Chicago. Ford is also a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. John and LaShawn discuss the latest news how Alderman Solis reportedly wore a wire while having conversations with Alderman Ed Burke, What’s the latest with Tax Increment Financing, Downtown and Neighborhood development issues, and solving the pension problem. In this week's round table segment, John is joined by Ray Long of the Chicago Tribune, Lynn Sweet and Fran Spielman of the Chicago Sun-Times, Greg Hinz of Crain’s, and Heather Cherone editor of The Daily Line. The Round Table opens up with coverage of a deal to temporarily end the partial government shut down, Roger Stone gets indicted, and the big local issue this week with breaking news of Alderman Solis reportedly wearing a wire while having conversations with Alderman Ed Burke. How will this news affect the upcoming Mayoral election. This week's community spotlight segment is with Nick Gale. Nick discusses Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker taking executive action in joining the U.S. Climate Alliance, becoming the 18th governor to do so. The U.S. Climate Alliance commits the state to the principles of the Paris Climate Agreement. Executive Order 2019-06 also directs the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to monitor the Trump Administration's environmental proposals and "identify opportunities to protect Illinoisans from environmental harm." The executive order took effect immediately.

Episode 53 - "Welfare Titans" Amazon created competition between cities to land its HQ2 location, along with hefty tax subsidy packages. While this process garnered significant media attention, businesses and municipalities regularly engage in these types of deal making in which the promise of jobs and economic development all ostensibly justify enormous costs at the taxpayer's expense. Amazon alone has received over $1.6bn in economic development packages for it's various warehouses, so it's high time that we ask what's really going on behind the scenes. Does the public actually benefit from corporate welfare deals or is this just another method of transferring wealth out of local communities? In addition, we explore miscellaneous tools used for similar means, like Tax Increment Financing, and Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds for stadium construction. Chapters 02:31 Economic Development Incentives 14:01 Company Queens of Tax Grift 37:40 Tools of Diverting Public Funds: Tax Increment Financing 43:40 World of Sports A full transcript is available as well as detailed links and sources (plus credits and more) on our website ashesashes.org.Find more information along with relevant news and links on your favorite social network @ashesashescast.CC BY-SA 4.0

Every month, we host Ask Strong Towns to give you a chance to ask your burning questions about our vision for change, and how the Strong Towns approach might apply in your unique place. The live Ask Strong Towns webcast is open to all Strong Towns members, but afterward, we share the audio on our podcast. Below you'll find that audio, with a conversation led by Strong Towns staff members, Chuck Marohn and Kea Wilson. In this episode, Chuck and Kea discuss several audience-submitted questions on topics ranging from from parking minimums to density to how young people can help build Strong Towns Here are the questions discussed in this episode: What are some of the arguments you've heard over the years “for” parking minimums (i.e. leaving it the way we've always done it), rather than moving towards a parking maximum model? If I'm going in front of elected officials to lobby for a change, what arguments should I anticipate and how should I answer them? If a city has large green- or gray-field lots, what can it do to promote fine-grained development in these places, especially in climates where developers are hungry to build the biggest project they can? When talking to policymakers, how can you shift the conversation away from the overly simple "all density is good density" and towards adding value through a broader set of solutions, like mixed use development, multi-story buildings, limited parking, infill development, etc.? I go to college a few hours from my home, and my home is immediately outside of the principal city in my region. What can I do during my college years to stay involved in a city I don't live in at all during the year, but that I intend to move into after my career? What do you think of special “District” initiatives, the "Cultural Innovation District" in New Orleans? As a young(ish) engineer who subscribes to Strong Towns ideas and wants to make a difference in his home town, would you recommend that I pursue a planning degree in addition to my civil engineering degree, especially if I have a chance to work in city government? People in our small town tend to be very engaged and hold strong opinions. Big community issues can turn nasty, especially now with social media. Any suggestions on how to engage civil discourse without personal attacks? Our town is embarking on a large development project in the core of downtown financed via a Tax Increment Financing. The short version of the explanation we got from our Town Council is that the tax revenue generated from the new project will be set aside to fund the project. Doesn't TIF = debt? What questions would help enlighten our taxpayers?

In this episode, Adam and Zach discuss Tax Increment Financing, Wal Mart parking lots, and the future of McAlester. ~~ If you'd like to support No Express Purpose, visit www.patreon.com/noexpresspurpose - thanks for listening!

Local Real Estate Developer Garritt Bader, joins Rhonda and guest host Brian Danzinger on this episode of Political Radar to discuss what it takes to make a great city through real estate development. Topics that were discussed were: Attractive physical spaces, Tax Increment Financing, tax payer benefits, cultural development, employment base and education, and other amenities used in creating an ideal community.

Local Real Estate Developer Garritt Bader, joins Rhonda and guest host Brian Danzinger on this episode of Political Radar to discuss what it takes to make a great city through real estate development. Topics that were discussed were: Attractive physical spaces, Tax Increment Financing, tax payer benefits, cultural development, employment base and education, and other amenities used in creating an ideal community.

Local Real Estate Developer Garritt Bader, joins Rhonda and guest host Brian Danzinger on this episode of Political Radar to discuss what it takes to make a great city through real estate development. Topics that were discussed were: Attractive physical spaces, Tax Increment Financing, tax payer benefits, cultural development, employment base and education, and other amenities used in creating an ideal community.

Local Real Estate Developer Garritt Bader, joins Rhonda and guest host Brian Danzinger on this episode of Political Radar to discuss what it takes to make a great city through real estate development. Topics that were discussed were: Attractive physical spaces, Tax Increment Financing, tax payer benefits, cultural development, employment base and education, and other amenities used in creating an ideal community.

After months of public hearings, private meetings, and political maneuvering, a deal to provide Tax Increment Financing to create the infrastructure for the massive Port Covington development appears to be headed for approval by the Baltimore City Council. A final vote is scheduled for Monday night. Tom speaks with Bishop Douglas Miles, a co-chair emeritus of Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD), one of the groups of community activists who negotiated what many are calling an historic agreement. Then, Joshua Harris is the Green Party candidate for Mayor of Baltimore. He’ll join me to discuss his vision for the future of Charm City. And, Mother’s Lament is a new oratorio composed in response to the Baltimore Uprising by James Lee, III and librettist Vincent Stringer. They’re here with a preview of tomorrow’s premier at Morgan State.

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning 'For the People' opens with advice on how to roll back holiday stress so you can really enjoy the upcoming seasonal celebrations.Then we'll introduce the latest round of programs benefiting from grants during the Community Fund for Women & Girls 20th Anniversary year.And we'll wrap up replaying an interview featuring CT Main Street and an innovative way for communities to promote economic development with Tax Increment Financing.

This morning, John Voket and the award-winning 'For the People' opens with advice on how to roll back holiday stress so you can really enjoy the upcoming seasonal celebrations.Then we'll introduce the latest round of programs benefiting from grants during the Community Fund for Women & Girls 20th Anniversary year.And we'll wrap up replaying an interview featuring CT Main Street and an innovative way for communities to promote economic development with Tax Increment Financing.

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