Comments on: Do you have one foot in the grave? http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/ Ground zero for all things political in Delaware Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:02:44 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: John Kowalko http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65322 John Kowalko Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:40:51 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65322 RE: Do you have one foot in the grave? Following the end of session each year, my fellow Democrats and I send out this letter to all voters in the district over 65. We tell them about decisions made by the Bond Bill committee which affect them, and also give them other pieces of information they might find useful. We always put New Castle County's senior property tax exemption front and center. A copy of part of this years letter follows. I will try to attach the entire letter in an email to liberalgeek for posting purposes. The entire Democrat caucus does this each year to keep our seniors informed. In addition I am hosting an informational workshop presented by Delmarva on October 8th at 10:30 AM at the Newark Senior center that will attempt to give some useful efficiency and conservation tips to help save money. All members of the public are invited. Due to this year's revenue shortfall, the Bond Bill info is brief, and only takes up the last paragraph. Of course, feel free to forward the letter to any seniors you know. Thanks John Kowalko Summer 2008 Dear Neighbors: The second session of the 144th General Assembly has now come to a close. I want to take this opportunity to inform you of several initiatives and programs you may find of some interest. Financial Review: The senior school property tax credit program continues to be a success in reducing the tax burden on eligible senior homeowners. To be eligible in New Castle County, you must have turned 65 by June 30, 2008 and you must apply by September 1st, 2008. For application information, please contact the County Assessment Division at 395-5520. Once you receive the credit, you do not have to re-apply each year. In addition, New Castle County Government provides for property and sewer tax reductions depending on your income. Call 395-5520 for more information. John Kowalko State Representative 25th RE: Do you have one foot in the grave?

Following the end of session each year, my fellow Democrats and I send out this letter to all voters in the district over 65. We tell them about decisions made by the Bond Bill committee which affect them, and also give them other pieces of information they might find useful.

We always put New Castle County’s senior property tax exemption front and center.

A copy of part of this years letter follows. I will try to attach the entire letter in an email to liberalgeek for posting purposes. The entire Democrat caucus does this each year to keep our seniors informed. In addition I am hosting an informational workshop presented by Delmarva on October 8th at 10:30 AM at the Newark Senior center that will attempt to give some useful efficiency and conservation tips to help save money. All members of the public are invited. Due to this year’s revenue shortfall, the Bond Bill info is brief, and only takes up the last paragraph.

Of course, feel free to forward the letter to any seniors you know.

Thanks

John Kowalko

Summer 2008

Dear Neighbors:

The second session of the 144th General Assembly has now come to a close. I want to take this opportunity to inform you of several initiatives and programs you may find of some interest.

Financial Review: The senior school property tax credit program continues to be a success in reducing the tax burden on eligible senior homeowners. To be eligible in New Castle County, you must have turned 65 by June 30, 2008 and you must apply by September 1st, 2008. For application information, please contact the County Assessment Division at 395-5520. Once you receive the credit, you do not have to re-apply each year. In addition, New Castle County Government provides for property and sewer tax reductions depending on your income. Call 395-5520 for more information.

John Kowalko
State Representative 25th

]]> By: Joanne Christian http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65243 Joanne Christian Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:33:10 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65243 That paperwork is updated all the time...it's just an old sheet. A funny catch though..... That paperwork is updated all the time…it’s just an old sheet. A funny catch though…..

]]> By: Susan Regis Collins http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65237 Susan Regis Collins Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:19:05 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65237 9-1-08 how is that deadline gonna help anyone? 9-1-08 how is that deadline gonna help anyone?

]]> By: Joanne Christian http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65231 Joanne Christian Wed, 01 Oct 2008 03:47:28 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65231 I am proud to say that in Appoquinimink WE PROVIDE the paperwork to citizens at every referendum workshop, presentation, and discussion. It is very much integrated into every presentation and focus group. We look out for our seniors....and believe me we have a quite a few we can call upon who are very supportive of our district and it's initiatives. I am proud to say that in Appoquinimink WE PROVIDE the paperwork to citizens at every referendum workshop, presentation, and discussion. It is very much integrated into every presentation and focus group. We look out for our seniors….and believe me we have a quite a few we can call upon who are very supportive of our district and it’s initiatives.

]]> By: anon http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65214 anon Wed, 01 Oct 2008 02:30:46 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65214 The rich have accountants that stay on top of this stuff. DelawareLiberal is simply helping the elderly who have outlived their accountants. The rich have accountants that stay on top of this stuff.

DelawareLiberal is simply helping the elderly who have outlived their accountants.

]]> By: liberalgeek http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65207 liberalgeek Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:46:24 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65207 Yeah, only the rich are supposed to be able to avoid every friggin' tax that they can. It just sucks when the poor old people on fixed incomes can just surf over to DelawareLiberal to find out how to save enough money to be able to buy Fancy Feast instead of Tender Vittles. Get bent Mike R. Yeah, only the rich are supposed to be able to avoid every friggin’ tax that they can. It just sucks when the poor old people on fixed incomes can just surf over to DelawareLiberal to find out how to save enough money to be able to buy Fancy Feast instead of Tender Vittles.

Get bent Mike R.

]]> By: Delaware's greatest blog postererer..er http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65196 Delaware's greatest blog postererer..er Wed, 01 Oct 2008 01:12:33 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65196 liberal liberal

]]> By: Mike R. http://www.delawareliberal.net/2008/09/30/do-you-have-one-foot-in-the-grave/#comment-65191 Mike R. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:54:37 +0000 http://www.delawareliberal.net/?p=6739#comment-65191 WOW, thanks for posting information about a tax break for people who already pay almost no property taxes in Delaware and that will help our schools by taking a little bit more money away from them... How very democratic of you... WOW, thanks for posting information about a tax break for people who already pay almost no property taxes in Delaware and that will help our schools by taking a little bit more money away from them… How very democratic of you…

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