Senate Candidate Tom Leppert Talks About the Economy on KFYO
“Unlike most of the politicians, we actually lay out a plan," Leppert said.
taxes
Mayor Tom Martin Explains Why He Thinks Glen Robertson Is Wrong About Taxes and Fees
Mayor Tom Martin says doing away with fees would lead to a 1000% increase in property taxes.
Texas Comptroller Susan Combs Offers Amnesty for Businesses
A similar amnesty in 2007 brought in about $100 million in unpaid taxes.
Mayoral Candidate Glen Robertson: I Have a Different Philosophy About Taxes
"I think it’s completely irresponsible to state right now that if elected I would never vote for a property tax increase," Robertson said.
Rep. Randy Neugebauer Explains His Vote Regarding the Payroll Tax Holiday [AUDIO]
On Lubbock's First News Congressman Neugebauer said the payroll tax holiday is going to increase the deficit by $120 billion.
Mayor Tom Martin Defends Tax Pledge
“I’m not voting to raise taxes,” Martin said. “I never have, above what the voters approved, and I will not do it in the future.”
Will Mayor Tom Martin Look for More Conservative Candidates After Council Raises Taxes?
Mayor Tom Martin wants conservatives on the council, but avoided saying that he would specifically recruit conservatives to run for the council in the next election.
Congressman Randy Neugebauer Still Says No To Tax Increase
Lubbock's congressman still opposes a tax increase, but he would support tax reform.
Mayor Martin Needs Help To Limit Tax Increase
Mayor Tom Martin is looking for support from the city council to limit the expected tax increase.
Do You Think The Lubbock City Council Will Seek To Raise Taxes? [POLL]
Budget season for the City of Lubbock is almost here. Do you think that some will be pushing hard to raise taxes? Let us know in today's LFN Poll of the Day.