In its initial launch in 1994, the Survey covered only major California communities, most of which were located in the southern half of the state. Now in its sixteenth year, the Survey examines 413 cities and markets nationwide, including Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle and Washington, D.C.… Continue Reading
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Kosmont Cost of Doing Business Survey® Glossary
Ad Valorem Tax – Tax imposed as a percentage of the assessed value of real property; comes from the Latin for “according to value.” All ad valorem rates included in the Survey have been calculated as a percentage of the property’s full market value. Also known as “Real Property Tax.” Art in Public Places Fees… Continue Reading
Kosmont Cost of Doing Business Survey® Methodology
Cost Ratings General Community Data Business Taxes Utility User, Property, and Sales Taxes Development Impact/Exaction Fees Economic Incentives and Special Zones Transportation Amenities Information and Data Cost Ratings Cost Ratings denote which cities the Survey finds to be the most and least expensive. Each city receives a rating from $ to $$$$$ depending on… Continue Reading
Florida Redistricting Reform Stalls
The state of Florida has withdrawn its request for Department of Justice “preclearance†of two new voter-approved redistricting reform measures, known as Amendments 5 and 6. Both constitutional amendments were approved by over 60 percent of voters in the November 2010 general election. They place new limits on the legislature as it draws boundaries for… Continue Reading
Rose Fellow Johnson on local redistricting
In a December 30th, 2010 article, the Press-Enterprise cited Rose Institute Fellow Douglas Johnson discussing redistricting at the local level. The piece was titled “Inland counties prepare for their own redistricting,” and it focuses on how although redistricting for federal and statewide offices has been reformed, the redistricting processes of counties, cities and school boards have… Continue Reading
Rose Fellow Johnson on possible cuts to redevelopment
Rose Institute Fellow Douglas Johnson was quoted in a KPBS radio article discussing the possible consequences of Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed elimination of redevelopment agencies. The article was published on January 11th and is titled “Brown’s Budget Plan Threatens Redevelopment.” In the article, Johnson says that development projects already contracted out are not in danger, but… Continue Reading
Rose’s Virginia redistricting series cited in VA paper
A January 29th article in The News & Advance in Lynchburg, Virginia discussed the Rose Institute’s recent series on redistricting in Virginia extensively. The article is titled “Fifth, Sixth districts face redistricting efforts.” The article summarizes the Rose analysis on the Fifth and Sixth districts and adds in its own local information to supplement the Rose report. Continue Reading
Rose study cited in Valley Chronicle
A January 27th article in the Valley Chronicle titled “Valley could be split in county’s redistricting” discussed the results of a Rose Institute study that had been commissioned by the Action Group. The study shows different possible ways to redistrict the five supervisor’s districts on the Hemet City Council. It concludes that the 2010 census… Continue Reading
Rose Fellow Johnson on local redistricting
In a December 30th, 2010 article, the Press-Enterprise cited Rose Institute Fellow Douglas Johnson discussing redistricting at the local level. The piece was titled “Inland counties prepare for their own redistricting,” and it focuses on how although redistricting for federal and statewide offices has been reformed, the redistricting processes of counties, cities and school boards… Continue Reading
Rose's Virginia redistricting series cited in VA paper
A January 29th article in The News & Advance in Lynchburg, Virginia discussed the Rose Institute’s recent series on redistricting in Virginia extensively. The article is titled “Fifth, Sixth districts face redistricting efforts.” The article summarizes the Rose analysis on the Fifth and Sixth districts and adds in its own local information to supplement the… Continue Reading