Bad driver?

Do you have a lot of outstanding parking tickets? Have you not paid those bills in a long time? I hope you don't own a home. You might be surprised when you pay your property tax bill this year when you find out that you have to pay your parking tickets as well. There is a new legislative change where the city is now allowed to collect any fines on your tax bill, so it might show up as a surprise.

The city claims there are $23 million worth of outstanding tickets to collect. The amount is pretty substantial. The impact can be noticeable to the whole city. It could mean improved services or a freeze on taxes. When the budget ax falls, I'm sure the city would love to have this $23 million.

What impact does this have? With this new power, the city may be able to put a lien on your property for unpaid parking tickets. It's a significant power that the city now holds against taxpayers, so be sure to pay off those tickets!! You can lose control of your house if you fall too behind in arrears!!