How has this FEMA issue not been discussed

[buckethead]

All pediatricians?

You could say I'm wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. This was simply a fairly specific topic, aimed at a particular residence. It absolutely seems a scam based upon what I've read here. Just an odd first post in my mind.

Like I said... I could be off base, and owing an apology.

[MEGATRON]

All pediatricians?

You could say I'm wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. This was simply a fairly specific topic, aimed at a particular residence. It absolutely seems a scam based upon what I've read here. Just an odd first post in my mind.

Like I said... I could be off base, and owing an apology.

You are wrong and owe me an apology.

[buckethead]

Sorry about that.

[Intuition Ale Works]

I heard today that there is a good chance that City Council will not approve this grant.

It probably will not make it out of committee.

[MEGATRON]

I heard today that there is a good chance that City Council will not approve this grant.

It probably will not make it out of committee.

That's good news grumpy brewery owner.

[Debbie Thompson]

This is a national flood program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

[MEGATRON]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

[If_I_Loved_you]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

Megatron you act as if your part in this so called bill is going to be thousands of dollars? As Tax payers your total coast would be pennies at best. 

[duvalbill]

It's the principle of the matter, not the individual cost to taxpayers.  By using that reasoning, almost nothing should bother us, as it's just mere pennies per person.

[copperfiend]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

Megatron you act as if your part in this so called bill is going to be thousands of dollars? As Tax payers your total coast would be pennies at best. 

I hope this is sarcasm

[If_I_Loved_you]

It's the principle of the matter, not the individual cost to taxpayers.  By using that reasoning, almost nothing should bother us, as it's just mere pennies per person.

I have NEVER had a problem with paying Taxes. As I drive around Jacksonville the roads are in very bad shape. Riverside Ave has become a joke, but wait it will soon be fixed but will it be done right so it doesn't flood during high tides? Without that 1/2 cent sales tax added on years back we wouldn't have a New downtown Library would we. And in the new year we are going to get Red light Camera's to get more money flowing in  that's rich.

[carpnter]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

Megatron you act as if your part in this so called bill is going to be thousands of dollars? As Tax payers your total coast would be pennies at best. 

The taxpayers have been getting hit with these penny costs for years and now every citizen's share of the debt that has been accrued is over $51k.
Wasting those "pennies" adds up over time.

[MEGATRON]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

Megatron you act as if your part in this so called bill is going to be thousands of dollars? As Tax payers your total coast would be pennies at best. 

I don't even know how to respond to this.  Pretty sad commentary on our country when folks believe such a statement.

For the record, I don't mind paying taxes either.  I am hardly anti-tax.  However, I do feel that the government has a fiduciary duty to the taxpayers to spend that tax money wisely.  Spending five hundred grand to elevate a relatively wealthy individual's house out of a flood prone area is not a wise use of funds.

[If_I_Loved_you]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

Megatron you act as if your part in this so called bill is going to be thousands of dollars? As Tax payers your total coast would be pennies at best. 

I don't even know how to respond to this.  Pretty sad commentary on our country when folks believe such a statement.

For the record, I don't mind paying taxes either.  I am hardly anti-tax.  However, I do feel that the government has a fiduciary duty to the taxpayers to spend that tax money wisely.  Spending five hundred grand to elevate a relatively wealthy individual's house out of a flood prone area is not a wise use of funds.

Look I'm not a fan of FEMA either and maybe this will not go forward doesn't the city have to say OK? And I'm glad you're not anti-tax it just seemed that you were.

[MEGATRON]

This is a national floor program issue, not a FEMA issue, but...wouldn't it be cheaper to move the house to another location in Riverside that doesn't flood?  The house would still be saved.

After buying an empty lot, I kind of doubt it.  Regardless, the pediatrician should pay those costs, not you and I.

Megatron you act as if your part in this so called bill is going to be thousands of dollars? As Tax payers your total coast would be pennies at best. 

I don't even know how to respond to this.  Pretty sad commentary on our country when folks believe such a statement.

For the record, I don't mind paying taxes either.  I am hardly anti-tax.  However, I do feel that the government has a fiduciary duty to the taxpayers to spend that tax money wisely.  Spending five hundred grand to elevate a relatively wealthy individual's house out of a flood prone area is not a wise use of funds.

Look I'm not a fan of FEMA either and maybe this will not go forward doesn't the city have to say OK? And I'm glad you're not anti-tax it just seemed that you were.

Its people like you, who are so willing to throw tax revenue away so quickly, that make people like me anti-tax.