Comments on: TOWN COUNCIL: Meal Tax Receipts Are Shot in Arm

By: Mike Kuzma, Jr

Mike Kuzma, Jr — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:01:43 +0000

As well you should be Mr. Gammino. You have created a unique and beautiful product that should be nurtured, and supported (non-economically) by the Town to ensure further visits, and increased revenues (to the town) in the form of increased economic activity increasing tax revenues.

Art Laffer can attest to that!

By: David Gammino

David Gammino — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:16:32 +0000

We at the Hotel are pretty proud of our part in this process, with approximately 1500 guests this summer. Of course, we might have doubled that number if we had a historic facade.

By: Mike Kuzma, Jr

Mike Kuzma, Jr — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 15:45:00 +0000

Not trying to be contentious, but those are mere replacements to previous businesses. The Shanty is the only ‘new’ ratable.

And as for the Hotel, it will be difficult for them to turn a profit if they are forced to remove/replace the charming dividers that in no way shape or form detract from the historic nature of the block………..I’d say the empty brick building circa 1970’s is far more a blight than non-wrought iron dividers.

By: Allan Burns

Allan Burns — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 15:17:50 +0000

Actually, my comment was directed to the increased number of businesses in the recent past (e.g., The Shanty, Brown Dog Ice Cream, Hotel Cape Charles, Moonrise Jewelry). Bay Creek Marina Shops are still open until October 20.

By: Mike Kuzma, Jr

Mike Kuzma, Jr — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:55:10 +0000

Actually, Mr. Burns, as per the articles above there is now LESS businesses to visit in CC. (Bay Creek Shops Foreclosed)
As to the increase, it is fairly clearly stated in the article that the new restaurant is the biggest factor in the increase.
Like Art Laffer says, if you increase the economic engine, you can DECREASE taxes and still bring in more to the entity doing the taxing.

By: Allan Burns

Allan Burns — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:14:27 +0000

The number of business establishments of interest to tourists has been increasing in Cape Charles. We have been sending more and more tourists into Cape Charles from the Welcome Center at the Bay Bridge-Tunnel. From feedback comments received, I am certain that this has had a significant effect on meals served and meal tax receipts.

Allan Burns, Manager
ESVA Welcome Center

By: Bruce Lindeman

Bruce Lindeman — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:00:20 +0000

It’ll be sad to see the old library move to the old BOA building. I know it is for the better with more space available. I just hope the town continues to use and maintain the old library for overflow, special programs, etc. It’s just such an iconic old building.