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Originally Posted by whatnext
Is a private buyer legitimate if they can only make a go of it by having property tax-free?
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Who said they'd make a go of it? I doubt they'll survive even with a tax break. I think the church is in over their heads and will be insolvent in 10 years at most.
But seriously, I don't understand the logic of your argument. You complain that churches pay no tax, but propose spending taxpayer money as the alternative. Guess what, the city isn't going to pay tax on its own property either, plus the taxpayer would be out of pocket at least $9 million. Your alternative is far worse from the taxpayer's perspective.