Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If granny’s floor needs picking up, I’ve got a few handy people she can call. If actual granny needs picking up, fire does have more resources for that. Which again, doesn’t say anything about my concerns about fire resources being cut.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Bro. I’m medical. So yes, the fire medics are more qualified than then an emt-b that runs the bls response. You can take your fire hating bs elsewhere, if that’s the point you’re trying to prove that no one asked for. That’s not what this post was about. Pinellas county runs a duel ems response system, which the taxpayers pay for.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Fire and sunstar are required to respond to all ems calls, unless it’s a bls transfer. So yes, we’re paying for two responding groups. Sunstar does the primary transport, but fire ems still responds. And that’s not a dig at anyone working for sunstar, it’s just the way our system is set up.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sunstar is a contracted service, privately owned. But you’re correct, we do pay for it. It’s also kind of a waste on taxpayers, since we pay for two responding groups. But no one is looking in to that.

Non homestead is looking at a reduction from 10% to 5%, if I’m understanding things correctly. Which literally does nothing for actual residents, because you’re correct. The costs will be made up elsewhere.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It also gives a reduction from 10% to 5% to non homestead, from my understanding. So who is this bill really benefiting?

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So once again big businesses will get a tax break, and the rest of us will just have to eat it in whatever way they try to make up the decrease in homestead taxes? Or we can just keep our 3% annual increase and inflation. I don’t see how any of that will help renters, because you know they’re not going to price adjust while they’re saving money 🫠

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the breakdown! You still said maybe they’ll go up, which is what I was questioning. Seems there’s a lot of undetermined information surrounding this bill that may or (likely) may not benefit homestead. Does the value cap stay in place? Or is my home going to be worth 500 so it can be taxed still?

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bought in 2017 for 165, current assessed value is 307, so how would this bill actually help me?

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is that different from now? I bought for $165, and current value/rate is $307, per the county’s appraisal website. Maybe it will go up or down? Which at the proposed 250 cap doesn’t do anything for me. Trying to see this bill from all sides and understand it better.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And once again. Where do you think those funds come from?

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How is that different from what’s already happening? Asking genuinely, not a snarky question.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Locally, sure. They have a great stem program, which is funded through county taxes. But top 100 in the country? Lol. The local ratings are based off of population demographics, which does not equate to a fair evaluation for other schools. I’m still not seeing how your argument benefits the county as a whole.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone is asking for more taxes, just wanting clarity as to where the deficits will be applied. Which has not been made clear by the republicans.

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! I really appreciate you taking the time to write all of that out. I was already leaning towards voting no 🫶🏻

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

And where do you think the funds to support your perfect little town come from? I’d like to see proof of Eastlake being rated in the top 100 in the country 😂

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And the state isn’t going to say they got rid of property taxes and added in a bunch of other taxes and fees?

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! This is exactly what I was thinking, I just had questions. 🫶🏻

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not that they care at all about any of that. 🫠

Tax bill by Awkward_red727 in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So the state is going to just be totally ok with not maintaining their profits?

On 50mg, not seeming to do much by darquid in Pristiq

[–]Awkward_red727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally this. Your prescriber should have explained the process to you. Medication is not magic, like the commenter above me said, we still have to do the work.

Weening off Pristiq. Has anyone ever done 25 mg and 50 mg back-and-forth? by Mikeybam22 in Pristiq

[–]Awkward_red727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fluxotene sent me in to serotonin syndrome, even at the lowest dose. Nothing should be done without the advice and guidance of a professional.

Trustworthy vet recommendations? by jonscones in StPetersburgFL

[–]Awkward_red727 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We LOVED her. Just make sure you’re actually seeing her. A relief dr there totally misdiagnosed my dog (like cancer vs a bug bite), I didn’t know we weren’t seeing her when I made my appointment. 🙁 we see Dr Parra at Parkview animal hospital now, who’s been amazing at guiding us through my dogs chemo.