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Or to just gain market share because the Tesla EV charging network would be more attractive than competitors
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Tesla has its own charging network. This kneecaps the competition.
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Naming this exercise after a meme also betrays the idea that these are not curious people interested in nuance--they are drawn to what's superficial
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-Scott Adams
-Andrew Lloyd Webber
-Rosanne Barr
-The Village People
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Very much feels like new owners trying to cut costs to pay for buying the team, and doing it in the worst way (not wanting to pay for a super max contract for a top-five player)
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The boys!
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There will be a big overlap in people who refer to the Gulf of America and X
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Neither does Kevin O'Leary!
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As @graphicmatt.com has pointed out, the looming repairs on the NPS parking lot will be a political football ($100 million!) Finding ways to mitigate that and use the space differently should for sure be explored
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That's correct--didn't have space to get into it. New multi-residential rate is also meant to incentivize new residential builds. Thanks for adding the nuance!
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Thanks for sharing, Brian!
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Gotcha. Assessment growth isn't a windfall for the city, it broadens the tax base for everyone else.
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With thanks to @graphicmatt.com for his nifty graphics, editing, and giving this a place to live on the internet again.
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Some people would have increased amounts of property tax to pay but those would be offset by people who get a decrease. For city hall it's a revenue neutral process.
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No, there's no windfall! Reassessment is revenue neutral.
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Congratulations on your work in 2024, Jeff. All the best in 2025.
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I recall one of those individuals confronted me at a civic event for critical coverage of SmartTrack in Torontoist. I responded that we stood by our coverage, (and would say the same today).
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My condolences for your loss, Joshua; I hope your family is doing as well as it can be. ❤️