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Government spending always should be closely scrutinized and justifiable. When higher taxes are involved, the burden of proof becomes even greater.Volusia County’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2015-16 includes the same tax rate that has been in place since 2013 — $6.32 per $1,000 of taxable value. Before congratulating council members for holding the line on taxes, consider that because property values have increased over the last year, property owners would pay larger tax bills next year under the same rate.

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