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May 12, 2020 13) I am writing I have a problem with the new proposed tax increases that should concern you also. Why does raising taxes always seem to be the answer? Why can’t the council use and apply, Critical Thinking? Is it because just taxing the hell out of an already poor city is the easy way out?! You are going to lose residents at an even faster pace. The council already has such a sad reputation. Connect the dots and see what’s right in front of you. Please say a hard NO to these new increases. They do not help the people! Many aren’t even aware of this proposal and it will pass like a thief in the night. Thank you for your time and hopeful consideration. Lori Young 3789 Lilac Drive 14) Voicemail "My name is Jean Swindles I live at 31 30 sterling way. Portsmouth number is 757- 4848 to 6 0.We do not need any more taxes such as the Food tax and Portsmouth. Portsmouth is struggling. We need more restaurants. Another added tax is not going to help anybody. Especially, some of the people that live here are people that even may come here for dinner. I'm opposed to all tax increase, especially the poor, thank you. Bye, bye." 15) This is not the time to increase taxes--Portsmouth Restaurants have a rough time as it is in good times let alone during the COVID-19 crisis. This is a bad decision. Please rethink this one. Dolores Cherrington 16) Voicemail This email is in response to several articles published in the Virginian Pilot recently per the budget recommendations presented by Dr Patton , including increased meal and personal property taxes! My husband and I have been trying to support Portsmouth as much as we can by getting take out from Portsmouth restaurants frequently so our restaurants can survive. It sounds like you’ll want to make sure they all close!! Why would I want to get food in Portsmouth if I can drive 5 or 10 minutes longer and not pay an increased meal tax? We already pay one of the highest personal property taxes in the area without it being increased again, especially when so many residents have significantly decreased income due to COVID 19. Even though I’ve lived in Portsmouth for over 20 years, it never ceases to amaze me how little regard Portsmouth seems to have for it’s residents! Thank you for your consideration of our concerns. Sherry Ferki 3114 Sterling Point Drive 17) Voicemail "This is Sondra Underwood484-8167. I live in Mary Feels. I have for 50 years. I've never been so disappointed in our city. We can no longer afford to stay in Portsmouth. Just about every adoption that you have, an ordinance resolution. Whichever you call it, my tax money, I don't see. Any benefits? we're getting from them, except the increased on our? Nothing? Absolutely, as I scan the system? I vote no to all the adoptions and hope all our citizens feel the same way. We can no longer put up with chasing good people out of Portsmouth."