Alpharetta Jobs – January 2011

January 18, 2011 in Job Market with 0 Comments

Around the middle of each month I survey the career websites of Alpharetta’s largest employers. I count the number of openings and tally them up here, trending the numbers month to month.

The last month has been extraordinary for the Alpharetta job market. It was one announcement after another, each one getting more and more attention. First was electronic payment processor Global Payments. They are moving forward with plans to build a data center along Deerfield Parkway in Milton. This got almost no attention in the media. Next came HP’s plans to bring potentially a thousand jobs to their Alpharetta campus on Windward. At first this was only reported by the Atlanta Business Chronicle but was slowly picked up by the rest of the media. I believe my stats here may have predicted the announcement, as we were observing a spike in their job openings going back to October. I’m tremendously excited about the possibilities at HP.

Then came the announcement from Vesta and their plans to add 300 call center jobs. This got more attention than the HP announcement, even though their call center jobs pay peanuts… $9-$10 per hour. These types of jobs are trivial in my opinion. The employees can’t afford to live in Alpharetta, and probably not even in the surrounding areas.

And finally, the job announcement with the most sizzle of them all! ThyssenKrupp, a company I can’t pronounce, held a press conference with the Governor in Atlanta to announce they are moving IT operations to Alpharetta. That’ll be 110 jobs, not too shabby.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Macy’s. They recently announced plans to add 150 jobs to their IT operations on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek. I don’t give Johns Creek enough credit in this monthly jobs column. There are some large employers there including Ciba Vision, State Farm and Glenayre.

Largest Employers in Alpharetta - January 2011

Company Number of Jobs
McKesson 99
LexisNexis/Choicepoint 46
ADP 64
E-Trade 15
Equifax 22
AT&T 3
Verizon 3
Radiant 15
HP 96
Alcatel-Lucent 2
UPS 14
Siemens 47
Traveler's 13
T-SYS 19
Total 458

I’m going to make some minor changes to how I report these numbers month to month. It was my original intention to report on only Alpharetta’s largest employers. I started adding smaller companies which was skewing my numbers. I’ve decided to split them apart.

Let’s define a large employer in Alpharetta as one who occupies a corporate campus or a single large building. Most of the big telecoms in town have a campus arrangement, as does HP. Companies like Traveler’s Insurance and T-SYS  lease entire buildings. A few like ADP and HP have a handful of locations scattered around town.

Mid-Sized Employers in Alpharetta - January 2011

Company Number of Jobs
Research in Motion 24
Ciena 23
RedPrairie 20
Exide Technologies 10
Ryder 10
Phillips 9
Outcomes Health 8
New York Life 5
GXS/Inovis 5
Infor 3
Hanjin Shipping 3
Scientific Games 3
VeriFone 3
AIG 2
Farmer's Insurance 1
LaFarge 1
Crown Castle 0
Total 130

What I’ll call a mid-sized company is one that might lease an entire floor of a building, say tens of thousands of square feet. They potentially have hundreds of cubicle dwellers, not thousands. These are a little harder to track down so I’m sure I’ve missed a lot. If you know if any I’ve missed, shoot me an e-mail.

And speaking of e-mail, I’d love to hear from folks testing the job market in Alpharetta. What has been your experience sending resumes to companies on this list? Are you getting interviews? Drop me a line at lee@rootsinalpharetta.com

Remembering the Forsyth Race Marches of 1987

January 17, 2011 in Reloville, Suburban Life with 2 Comments

Today marks the 24th anniversary of a significant event in Forsyth County history. It’s an event that I think largely isn’t well remembered or observed. I think many who relocate to this area are not aware of it at all. I certainly didn’t know about it until I had lived here for several years. It is fitting that the anniversary this year falls on the day we observe Martin Luther King Day. I’ll get back to the events of January 17th in a bit.

Forsyth County has long been a deeply segregated county. The history of this dates back to 1912, a year which saw lynchings and violent racial cleansing. The population of African-Americans in Forsyth dropped to nearly zero and stayed that way for most of the 20th century. It remains low to this day.

So in 1987 a man by the name of Charles Blackburn decides to do something about Forsyth’s segregation. He begins to organize a march on Cumming but backs off after receiving threatening phone calls. Plans for the march continue when others pick up the cause including Billy McKinney and Hosea Williams of Atlanta. On January 17th, 1987 they begin their march. They proceed north on GA-9 towards the Cumming Square but they never reach the city. A group of about 400 segregationists, including David Duke of Louisiana, violently attack the marchers. Hosea Williams is hit in the head with a stone. Police eventually take over and make arrests.

Needless to say, the event gets national attention. Soon a second march is organized. This one draws tens of thousands including civil rights icons Coretta Scott King, Andrew Young, Jessie Jackson, John Lewis and scores of other politicians. This time the march is peaceful, reaching the Forsyth County Courthouse without violence. It went down as one of the largest civil rights protests of its time.

Not long afterward, a new nationally syndicated television talk show host by the name of Oprah Winfrey filmed a show in Cumming about the event. It further exposed Forsyth County and some intolerant views to the nation. Oprah made news last year when she announced she was trying to find audience members from that 1987 broadcast. Given that 2011 will be the last year of her show, I expect her to film a reunion episode pretty soon.

It’s worth noting that I pretty much glossed over these events from the past. The entire south was segregated during much of this time. What makes Forsyth different is the violence that was behind it and just the overall ugliness of it all. I’m not real comfortable writing about some of the hatred that was expressed. If you want to learn more, I’ll note some references at the bottom of this article.

Forsyth Today

Why is Forsyth’s past significant today? It explains the lack of an African-American community in the county. In 1990 there were a mere 14 blacks in the county. In 2000 after Forsyth began to grow, that number was only 684, still less than one percent of the population.

Why did I write about this? I’m not trying embarrass Forsyth County. Many histories I’ve read suggest that the aggressors in the 1987 march came from outside of the county. And in my ten years of living in this area I’ve never witnessed bigotry firsthand. Most long-term residents of the county have put feelings of hatred behind them. At least I like to hope that is the case.

I think Forsyth County has deep wounds that still are not completely healed. The best way of addressing these is not to forget the past. It would be easy to pretend that this never happened. Another generation of relos will move in, displacing a few more locals. It could become a distant memory, right? Yet I assure you that the African-American communities in metro Atlanta haven’t forgotten about our past.

I believe it best to not forget the past. Forsyth County should include these unfortunate events as a part of its history. They should be taught to school children and remembered on anniversaries. And speaking of anniversaries… next year will be the 25th year. Will we forget the courageous actions of Hosea Williams and others on this milestone date, or continue to sweep it under the rug? Something to ponder on this MLK Day.

Photo Credit: Oprah.com

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Jerusalem Bakery – Alpharetta

January 14, 2011 in Foodie Friday, Reviews with 4 Comments

Every Friday, Roots in Alpharetta features an article on food and dining in a series called Foodie Friday.

Chicken Shawarma. Never have I been as excited about a single entree in an Alpharetta restaurant. Is it a coincidence that a restaurant named for a holy city creates such a heavenly sandwich? I think not. I’ve had dreams about these things. Seriously! I’m also sure my wife and co-workers are tired of hearing me talk about them everyday. If you ask me what I want for lunch most days, shawarma from Jerusalem Bakery is usually what I suggest.

And this is kind of a big deal. I’ve always been intimidated by Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food. Ingredients like olives and yogurts are not my favorites which makes this cuisine a challenge for me. Perhaps finding a Middle Eastern dish I actually like has tainted me a bit. Who knows.

Let me stop singing the virtues of chicken shawarma for a minute and talk about Jerusalem Bakery. These guys are a major distributor of Middle Eastern baked goods. Their stuff is shipped all over the southeast from right here in Alpharetta (and a second location in Marietta). The bakery takes up about half of their retail space, the rest is the deli. Their deli menu features standards like falafels, hummus and baba ghannough in addition to the shawarma (offered as both a plate and sandwich). They also have pizzas, calzones and stromboli.

But let’s get back to the shawarma. They start with a fresh baked pita that’s still warm. Next comes chicken fresh cut from a rotating spit (beef is also available). The chicken is juicy and lightly singed. The rest of the toppings can be added at your direction, almost like you would do at a Subway sandwich place. My tip… Just tell them you want everything. That’ll get you fresh lettuce, tomato and onion. They’ll also throw on a few different pickled veggies. Next comes the sauces which are a combination of garlic and tahini. A hot sauce is available on request. I like the hot sauce but be careful as it can easily overpower the sandwich. Finally they wrap it all up and give it a quick warm-up.

The final product is an explosion of flavors and contrasting textures. The pita is warm and pushes back a little against your teeth. The chicken is tender and juicy, its flavors mixing with the various sauces. The veggies give it a crispness but is cut somewhat by the tartness of the fresh pickles. All in all, it is an amazing sandwich. And the best part? The sandwich combo is only 8 bucks, including a side and drink.

Jerusalem Bakery quickly moved into heavy lunch rotation among my fellow cubicle dwellers. Their Old Milton location is a little hard for us to reach from east Windward, but it’s worth the effort. Also be warned that their line and service moves a little slow. Get there a little early for lunch or allow yourself some extra time. Trust me on this one… your patience will be rewarded.
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New/Closed Restaurants – January 2011

January 14, 2011 in Foodie Friday with 0 Comments

Every Friday, Roots in Alpharetta features an article on food and dining in a series called Foodie Friday.

Today’s secret word is “taco”. Let’s pretend we’re on Pee-Wee’s Playhouse. Every time I say “taco”, scream really loud!

Okay, sorry for the Pee-Wee reference. That’s a little creepy. There’s lots of new stuff coming, especially along Peachtree Parkway. I’m happy to have no closures to report! Let’s get started.

The Taco Stand – Alpharetta

I’m a little out of my element reporting on this one for a few reason. The Taco Stand originated in Athens and has a loyal student following. They are opening in the Mansell Point shopping center, a part of town I don’t frequent all that often. Other restaurants have failed here. I also know that previous attempts to open a Taco Stand in Atlanta have failed.

However, according to some discussion over at 285foodies.com, the folks behind this location are involved with the Metropolitan Club on Windward. At the worst, this looks to be a cool restaurant/bar concept that’s worth a try. But if the Metropolitan Club connection is true then I have high expectations for the Taco Stand.

Egg Harbor Cafe – Johns Creek

This is a chain of breakfast restaurants scattered around suburban Chicago. Johns Creek will be their first adventure outside of that area. For many months they have been building out the space that used to hold Weezy’s Movin’ On Up Cafe and JR’s Log House before that. I’m not sure of an opening date but it should be very soon.

Canvas Creek Grille – Johns Creek/South Forsyth

Don’t know much about these guys at this point. They might be in a soft opening period right now. Canvas Creek opened in the old Low Country Outpost BBQ location on 141/Peachtree Parkway in extreme south Forsyth. Nothing in this group of strip malls has done well. The prolonged construction on 141 is probably the culprit. Perhaps now that this is finished we’ll see some thriving restaurants here. For now, Canvas Creek seems to be open just for lunch.

Twisted Taco – Johns Creek

Coming soon to the old Garrison’s Broiler & Tap location on the corner of State Bridge and Medlock Bridge. This will be the third location in the chain, the others being in Buckhead and Roswell.

Activities for Home-bound Kids

January 13, 2011 in Affluence, Suburban Life with 0 Comments

As I’m writing this article, metro Atlanta is in the midst of a prolonged winter storm. Schools have been closed for three days and won’t reopen until next week. Parents are going stir crazy trying to keep the kids occupied. I thought I would go off the reservation and venture into dad blogger territory. Here’s a few activities to do with home-bound kids on cold winter days. If you augment these with a good map I think you can create a teachable moment or two.

Postcrossing

Want to break the kids of their addiction to technology? Postcrossing is an international postcard exchange program. Here’s how it works. First you create a profile on the postcrossing.com website. Next, enter a few details about yourself and where you live. Like most things in life, you’ve gotta give before you get. You’ll mail a postcard to a person overseas who’s address was provided by the website. It’s usually best to send a cool postcard from something local. Unfortunately I know of no postcards featuring Alpharetta (a topic for another article) but you can find many for Atlanta and even Roswell. Write a little note about yourself and send it off!

In about a week the recipient will get your card and register it online. That action will put your name in a queue to receive a card. In another week you’ll be surprised by an international postcard in your mailbox!

I like this activity for kids because they have to put pen to paper. Old school, huh? They’ll also meet someone from another part of the world. Perhaps they’ll gain a different perspective than what affluent Alpharetta offers. There’s a geography lesson there as well. You might  purchase a giant world map for the wall and stick push pins all over it.

Keep in mind that you’ll need a supply of postcards and stamps. It costs about a dollar to mail a postcard internationally.

Where’s George

It’s like postcrossing, except there’s no writing or stamps involved. Where’s George is a currency tracking project that’s been around for a long time. Again, you start by making a simple profile on the website. Next you register the bills you have in your pocket by entering their unique serial numbers. You spend the money as you normally would… then wait. If another Where’s George user enters your bill again, you’ll be notified and can track the bill’s geographic journey.

In practicality you should mark your Where’s George bills with a stamp like shown in this picture. The chance of an unmarked bill getting registered on the site is slim to none. I’d suggest obtaining one of these little ink stamps if you’re gonna give currency tracking a try. And again, I’d augment this exercise with maps to visually track the money.

Stay warm!

Photo Credit: Sandro Menzel

How Snowmageddon 2011 Justifies Our Milk and Bread Hoarding

January 11, 2011 in Reloville, Suburban Life with 8 Comments

That’s right, I’m going to write an article justifying the southern practice of raiding grocery stores before winter storms. I’m ready for all the hate mail you can bring!

Imagine if authorities announced that gasoline would be unavailable for purchase for 48 hours. What would you do? Gas up of course! What if you already had three quarters of a tank? Well, it’s better to be safe than sorry, so why not top off? Makes sense. Pretty soon everyone will get the same notion and there will be a run on gas. Hoarding behavior takes over.

This might not make a great analogy but it happened in September 2008. Remember? I do because I was one of the poor schmucks in an hour long line to gas up.

Predictions for winter weather are similar. Most snows in Georgia are gone in less than a day. Yet many of us can remember 1993 or other times when snow turned into a several day affair. The snowstorm this week certainly did. It means you’re without access to grocery stores for 48 hours, maybe more. Refreshing your stock of perishable commodities is a reasonable thing to do. So yeah, I was at Walmart last weekend buying milk, bread, fruit, (and my favorite beer, Yuengling) and basically any other groceries I would have bought during the week. Now that I’ve been home-bound for two, going on three days, I feel like my hoarding was a completely justified and rational thing to do.

Maybe you’re an Alpharetta resident who relocated from up north. This will be where you criticize southerns for not knowing how to drive in snow and ice. I’m not going to argue with you. (cue the Rain Man quote) I think I’m an excellent driver, having some experience in weather like this. But you’re right, most in the south don’t know how to drive on snow. I’m more worried about them, not me! I don’t want to be T-boned by Bubba who thinks the laws of physics and friction don’t apply to his rear-wheel drive F-150.

Do you think the Snowmageddon 2011 event has justified our milk and bread hoarding? I’m opening myself up to ridicule and mockery but I’m good for it. Let me have it!

Photo Credit: Quinn Dombrowski

Jilly’s Cupcakery – Milton/Alpharetta

January 7, 2011 in Foodie Friday, Reviews with 7 Comments

Every Friday, Roots in Alpharetta features an article on food and dining in a series called Foodie Friday.

Cupcakes are hip, baby. There are reality shows about them. How Alpharetta escaped this craze is a mystery to me. But no longer are we without artisan, gourmet mini sweets. Jilly’s Cupcakery opened a little more than a week ago.

It’s going to be hard to avoid comparing these guys to Dutch Monkey Doughnuts. It’s a similar product… Decadent sweet treats, made by hand in small batches, cleaver and inventive use of ingredients, and family operated. The amazing success Dutch Monkey has had in a little over a year made me wonder why someone didn’t give this business model a go with cupcakes.

Jilly’s Cupcakery opened after Christmas in the Kroger shopping center at Windward and Highway 9, just into Milton. The shop is the namesake of Jill, the daughter who bakes along with her mother. At this point the shop is fairly simple. A large counter holds an impressive array of cupcakes, all carefully lined up. Protecting the cute little creations is the world’s tallest sneeze guard. Germs or grubby little fingers are kept safely at bay. A comfy couch is about all that’s left in the smallish space.

Their menu features a dozen varieties of cupcakes, two of which rotate as daily features with the rest being everyday staples. I tried my best to sample several varieties to prepare for this review. To avoid a potential cupcake overdose, I employed the help of my wife and some all-too-eager co-workers. For the most part we all came to the same conclusion.

The single best feature of Jilly’s cupcakes is the frosting. There’s a reason the frosting swirl is their logo. This stuff is delicious. It’s rich, flavorful and smooth as velvet. They infuse it with flavors such as strawberry, lemon or chocolate to match the cupcake ordered. It was unanimous among my fellow cubicle critters… Jilly’s frosting is king.

Jilly’s creations are built on several different cake bases. Unfortunately most of us found the cake itself to be on the dry side. The richness of the frosting counteracts this somewhat. But my fellow reviewers all agreed that a more moist cake would have better rounded out the overall cupcake.

I like that Jilly’s put effort into packaging of their product. You’ll be sent away with sturdy boxes. Inside are specially-made cupcake holders that will prevent your treasures from rolling over or getting mangled in transit. You could drive home like Mario Andretti and never disturb a delicate little cupcake.

Overall, I think Jilly’s is a neat joint that has a lot of potential. Don’t let my comment on the dry cake keep you away from this place. I was critical of Dutch Monkey when they opened for having a chewy doughnut. It was a defect they fixed over time. Jilly’s can fix this as well. I also think that over the coming months Jilly’s will get more creative with their offerings. Wait until spring and summer roll around and fresh fruit is in season. The possibilities are endless. For now, I suggest Jilly’s salted caramel or ultimate chocolate. Totally worth a $2.75 splurge!

Photo credit: Robyn Guy Photography, Alpharetta

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3.14 Ways to Get IT Guys to Like You

January 6, 2011 in Cubicle Life with 0 Comments

Meet Roy, an uber-smart computer scientist. Roy has a masters degree from Georgia Tech and is a published information technology author. When I met Roy he was the lead software architect on a critical and high-pressure project. Roy was known for biting the head off of many a newbie. Asking a question or favor of Roy became known as “poking the bear.” It was a daunting and intimidating thing to consider.

Over time Roy calmed down and I got to be pretty good buddies with him. But my early experiences with him stuck with me. I realize today that many non-technical cubicle dwellers might have to deal with similar situations. Maybe you got re-orged this year and you’re having to deal with surly information technology guys for the first time. They speak a different language, wear flip flops and are just strange creatures. How do you get them to like you and maybe actually do favors for you?

Bring Chocolate

Ever been to Fry’s Electronics in Milton? Pay attention the next time you’re walking through the checkout area. You have to walk down an aisle containing nothing but snacks, sweets, chocolate and energy drinks. It is the fuel of the IT world. We’ve got a serious sweet tooth.

Another story… meet Sandra, mild-mannered lady who used to work in our accounting department. Sandra started showing up at our meetings a few years ago. She would bring baskets of candy… big baskets. I’m not talking about candy your crabby old grandpa used to have. She had stuff like Snickers, Milky Way, M&M’s and Almond Joys. This was the candy you actually wanted to get for Halloween. At first we didn’t know what to think of Sandra. But before long she became popular at our meetings. IT guys started swinging by her cube for no reason other than a quick boost of sugar. In the meantime she was asking her questions and getting answers from very willing and helpful IT weirdos. And an interesting side note on Sandra… she recently transferred into our department. The candy basket came too. No, we didn’t recruit her for the sweets (at least that’s not what got communicated to management).

Want to kick it up a notch? Here’s a bonus idea (wondering how I would get to the .14 ways? This is it). Go with the vintage candy. This is the hard-to-find stuff from our childhood. I suggest Fuzziwig’s at the Avenue Forsyth.

Nerdy Pop Culture References

You don’t need to be able to hang in conversation about object overloading and polymorphism. Forget it! Try to bring out the inner pop culture geek that’s already in you. Do you know the answer to life, the universe and everything? Can you name all the members of the Jedi High Council? Do you use the new TPS report cover sheet? Didn’t you get the memo?

If I’m not speaking a foreign language to you, then you can hang with an IT guy, seriously. Embrace your inner nerd.

Don’t Ask Twice

If you are going to poke the bear about something, never ask the same question twice. It doesn’t matter if you’re asking how to sum a column in Excel, generate last month’s revenue report or pilot the Space Shuttle. Write down what is said, put it in a document and save it. Nothing will get you on the IT black list quicker than the same annoying question over and over.

But at the end of the day, don’t be intimidated by IT guys. Even the most grumpy of software geeks can be charmed. Do it well and you might even get them to do your bidding for you.

Photo Credit (no, that’s not a self portrait): wetwebwork and Jeff Moser

What I Didn’t Write About

January 3, 2011 in Suburban Life with 1 Comment

Today marks the first anniversary of my blog, a milestone that no one other than myself probably cares a lick about. A lot of bloggers might take this occasion to mention some favorite articles or perhaps highlight the most viewed. I’m not gonna do it.

In sports sometimes the best call an umpire can make is no call at all; let the game progress without interjecting your opinion. I think some of the best decisions I’ve made as a blogger are the things I chose not to write about. I probably could have been the only person writing about these three topics, but being a responsible and appropriate need to win out at the end of the day.

The human tragedy story – I had the chance to write about a heartbreaking story of loss that occurred in Alpharetta. I knew details from those close to what happened but chose not to write for the sake of the family involved. Looking back, it was the right thing to do.

The crime story – This one was tough to walk away from. I was investigating a series of crimes in the suburbs. I spoke with police on the matter and learned, off the record, that there was more to the story. It might have been very interesting. After discussing the matter with my wife we both felt like it might invite too much attention on a topic I didn’t want to be a part of.

The restaurant train wreck – I love writing about new restaurants. I’m the guy who’s gotta get in there the first week they’re open and crank out a quick review. So one day I hit up a new joint for lunch. The service is a mess. The one poor waitress was completely overwhelmed. It happens a lot in new places and I usually overlook it. But the food was also miserable. The kitchen was slow and making mistakes. Customers were walking out. And the worse part… the manager/owner was sitting on his rear doing almost nothing. I could have written a scathing review. You’d be surprised how much fun it is writing ugly stuff. For some reason it is easier to be creative when being negative. But there’s no reason to slam someone’s business when it is obvious they haven’t got it together.

The NIMBY Mosques – Okay, I actually wrote about this… twice. I think as a local blogger it is perfectly fine to take a stand contrary to most of your peers. That’s what I did with the two proposed mosques (both in south Forsyth and Alpharetta). I don’t regret the stand I took on the mosque issue. I also don’t think we’ve heard the last of this.

When I started blogging I didn’t set a lot of goals. You can’t expect huge numbers writing a local blog like this. As long as I kept finding things I wanted to write about, then I’d be happy. So far that is still the case. What’s been the best part about writing Roots? Making new acquaintances. I’m grateful for each of you I’ve met. Thanks for reading and have a terrific new year!

Number of the Month – Property Tax Prediction

January 1, 2011 in Number of the Month, Politics with 1 Comment

Around the first of the month I publish the number of the month, a random or meaningless bit of local trivia.

6.250

The city millage rate for residents in Milton and Johns Creek in three years. Just a prediction on my part. Currently Milton and Johns Creek residents pay 4.731 and 4.614 mills respectively.

Why do I think it will be so high? A number of factors will play into it. First, the cities are still new and are having to ramp up services that used to be part of Fulton county or were offered by CH2M Hill. They are not taking advantages of economies of scale to the extent they should with their peers. Second, the economy has depressed home values and businesses have failed. This will put pressure on the millage rate. Third, in Milton’s case, the lack of a significant business base will hurt them in the longterm. If business isn’t footing the bill, there’s no one left but the homeowners.

Fourth, the cities cannot afford the existing infrastructure who’s maintenance used to fall under Fulton County. This will be especially hard for Johns Creek. Mayor Mike Bodker is already floating the idea of a bond referendum. This is significant coming from Bodker. He’s a fiscal conservative and wouldn’t consider this were it not necessary.

And fifth, I think Milton and Johns Creek will feel pressure from residents to expand their city park systems to keep up with Alpharetta, Roswell, Suwanee and Forsyth.

How will it all go down? Look for the basic millage rate for city operating funds to increase a little bit each year. The kicker will come from the bonds. I don’t anticipate a referendum vote to come along for another two years. Why? This will give the tea party activists time to settle down a bit before taxes are increased. Look for the bonds to be carefully worded to include roads and parks together in one happy package. Who could refuse?

What will it cost? Depending on how the homestead exemption math works, I predict an increase in property tax of between $175 to $200 a year on a $300,000 home.

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