The Taxman Strikes Again

Massillon's taxman, Councilman David Hersher, strikes again. Whenever citizens of Massillon see Taxman Hersher, they reflexively grab their wallets, as they know yet another tax is on the way.

At Monday's council meeting, Taxman Hersher successfully pushed through a new tax. This new tax, called a "storm water utility fee" passed on a 5-4 vote.

Loyal mayoral rubber stamps David Hersher, David McCune, Ron Mang, Paul Manson, and Larry Slagle voted to saddle Massillon home owners with yet another tax.

Council members Kathy Catazaro-Perry, Gary Anderson, Tony Townsend, and Donnie Peters felt your taxes were high enough, and did not support Taxman Hersher's proposal. Councilman Peters has been on a bit of an independent streak lately. Let's see how long it lasts.

Taxman Hersher's new tax will be added to our sewer bills. $1 more per month for residents, and $2 per month for businesses. We are confident that the money raised through Taxman Hersher's tax will be exclusively used for "storm water utility" projects, and won't be siphoned off for unrelated projects. We imagine there will be quite a few "storm water utility" projects at the Legends of Massillon golf course.

Hats off to Taxman Hersher. He once again successfully raised your taxes. When you see him, be sure to thank him.