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– News about Quincy from Quincy Quarry News with commentary added.

Quincy election day a snooze?

Election Day has finally arrived in Quincy.

And by the looks of things, many probably wish that it had come – and especially went – a lot sooner.

Even campaign sign holders were few and relatively far between per a random review of polling places and anecdotal reports from the ever growing legions of the Friends of Quincy Quarry.

Afghans risking their lives to vote
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Not only has energy on the campaign trail been a dim bulb at best, virtually none of any number of potential things scandalous saw the light of day or even merely but a police flashlight and a resultant bust.

Then again, the Koch Maladministration has managed to keep things quiet as regards what will be the average residential property tax bill increase this year and so keep low-suffering local taxpayers in the dark as well as not open to rioting. 

At least not before the polls close this evening.

Will coordinated campaigning work out?
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Will the City of Quincy repeat yet again this year as the sticking its local homeowners with the highest residential property tax bill increase in the South Shore for next year?

We will all find out soon enough when the local tax rates are officially set next month even if the Koch Maladministration should already knows how large a tax increase will be needed to cover its spending habits.

Last year, the local average tax bill shot up by $361 to $5,638, an increase of 6.8%.

In turn, this year, the economic expertise at Quincy Quarry have yet again read the tea leaves as best it can and has projected an increase of no less than $275 – or a 4.9% increase – on the average 2018 residential property tax bill of $5,638 as well as posted the over and under at $340 – or a 6% increase.

A taxpayers’ revolt?
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So far, however, the Quarry has yet to line up anyone inside City Hall to take the under.

In any event, how will it all play out? 

Who knows (even if Quincy Quarry already does have a good idea as to how …)?

When it actually does play out, expect Quincy Quarry to cover it, especially if it also hits the fan and as one should only prudently prepare for as well as as it likely will.

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