Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Non Resident Taxpayers voting in TOWN elections

randalnh · 03-15-2010, 03:14 PM

When I moved to NH in 1992, it occured to me that everyone who is a resident of a town and at least 18 years old can vote for town-funded issues, yet the financial responsibilities and obligations pursuant to that voting is burdened only by the property owners, including the NRTPs.

I think if this system is to continue that only property owners should be able to vote, unless you want to start an income tax (OMG!) and let all of the apartment dwellers and non-property owners share in the cost of education, town services, etc. The taxation system in NH is messed-up.

03-15-2010, 03:14 PM	#25
randalnh Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 49 Thanks: 1 Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts	When I moved to NH in 1992, it occured to me that everyone who is a resident of a town and at least 18 years old can vote for town-funded issues, yet the financial responsibilities and obligations pursuant to that voting is burdened only by the property owners, including the NRTPs. I think if this system is to continue that only property owners should be able to vote, unless you want to start an income tax (OMG!) and let all of the apartment dwellers and non-property owners share in the cost of education, town services, etc. The taxation system in NH is messed-up.