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Taubenberger makes his pitch at Northwood Civic

From the Northeast Times dated October 25, 2007:

Republican mayoral candidate Al Taubenberger opposes any effort by the Board of Revision of Taxes to implement a full-value assessment of properties. At present, the BRT uses a complicated formula to determine property taxes. By going to a full-value system, the board would lower the millage rate, but Taubenberger thinks many homeowners would be penalized.

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Future of Frankford is at a tipping point

From the Northeast Times dated October 25, 2007:

Frankford will be the first community in Philadelphia to take advantage of the city’s move to transit-oriented development zoning. “Neighborhoods like this are at a tipping point,” said Janice Woodcock, director of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, at last week’s Future of Frankford meeting.

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