“Honey, on the way to Wal-Mart this morning, did you notice all the new business being constructed here in Auburn? We are really a city on the move. There are many new homes being built all over the city and I’m talking about expensive homes, most over $200,000. With all this construction, is should definitely increase the tax base for the citizens of Auburn. I’ve lived in Auburn all my life and there’s no other place I’d rather be.”
“By the way, honey, did we get any mail today? Oh, look, something from the city of Auburn. Let me open it. Oh, no, it’s the new tax evaluation. What the heck is this? Twenty-five percent increase? Let me check my mother’s evaluation. Oh my goodness, it has doubled, and she is on Social Security. How about your aunt who is also on Social Security? Did you say hers has doubled also? What will everyone do about this? Honey, call the real estate agent and start packing. It looks like we’re on the move!”
Paul Labonte, Auburn
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