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Comment by downrightmike

9 hours ago

Typically taxes need to go up 2x to cover the costs. Most infra projects get done with Fed money because cities can't afford it. Also why home developers build the road and then hand it over to the city for upkeep. Its too expensive.

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antonkochubey  8 hours ago

Because after the home is built, city starts getting tax revenue from its occupants

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