http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html Latest comments for the article: Group seeks incorporation for West Chester at journal-news. http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-176821 I will support the city measure ONLY if the income tax rduces my township property tax. I would expect that the police, fire, parks and library be funded from the income tax and those taxes removed from my property tax. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:24:27 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-176821 2009-06-25T00:24:27Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-176574 George Lang needs to go. What does he mean we "don't need more money"??? What an idiot! Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:34:21 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-176574 2009-06-24T20:34:21Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-176517 Your all welcome to leave such a terrible township and move to Hamilton. We have plenty of vacant housing. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:07:15 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-176517 2009-06-24T20:07:15Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-175940 Why did AK Steel move here? Could it be no city tax? Any guarantee that levies will go away? Who will benefit from the extra money? Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:44:17 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-175940 2009-06-24T14:44:17Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-175712 The reason why WC is so large right now is because it IS a TOWNSHIP. WC is doing great in with it's current structure. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:21:31 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=4#comment-175712 2009-06-24T12:21:31Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175241 The former police chiefs wife is the head of West Chesters IT department, with no background, training or degree in IT, yet makes over $100,000 yr. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:29:19 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175241 2009-06-24T00:29:19Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175147 Don't be fooled by Stoker's lack of support at the time this article was written. She has suggested during meetings to spend millions of WC taxpayer money on the defunct VOA Museum, which is run by Bill Zerkle and his friends. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:49:36 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-175147 2009-06-23T22:49:36Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-174745 Bill Zerkle along with his group of elite Union Centre business owners claim this would lower needed levies. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 19:32:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-174745 2009-06-23T19:32:39Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-174420 This is nothing but SMOKING MIRRORS . I have lived in this Township since 1966 . DO NOT BELIEVE this committee . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:21:35 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-174420 2009-06-23T16:21:35Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-174384 A city has the ability to collect an earnings tax from the thousands that pay nothing now to WC, yes many of the residents pay an earnings tax to another city, hopefully that will come back to WC, that hopefully and should pay for these new departments. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:09:40 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=3#comment-174384 2009-06-23T16:09:40Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174371 The Police and Fire levies will go away....by name. It now will be called "City Property Tax". Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:51:54 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174371 2009-06-23T15:51:54Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174297 Truth I am the one who you stupidly attacked, I with 50 neighbors did not want a store that sells beer, wine and cashes checks 50 feet from my property, and since I know you, I am sure you would not want also. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:24:18 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174297 2009-06-23T15:24:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174282 Dear Truth, HUH, I do not know what you are talking about a strip center. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:12:51 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174282 2009-06-23T15:12:51Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174268 It's funny how some believe all levies will disappear if WC becomes a city. The new money will be raised by an "income tax", and for those of us that still have a job, we don't care to spend any more. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:57:52 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174268 2009-06-23T14:57:52Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174246 The biggest problem this group will have if it gets on the ballot, will be Hamilton. The biggest fear Hamilton has is losing the WC golden goose. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:52:18 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=2#comment-174246 2009-06-23T14:52:18Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174205 It's all about money how ever you figure. If you don't incorporate you lose tax money from those who live outside of the twp. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:44:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174205 2009-06-23T14:44:20Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174230 Mr Lang, we have plenty of money, as a resident I fear a police levy coming, I also hear of a school levy coming. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:42:06 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174230 2009-06-23T14:42:06Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174228 This looks like the perfect opportunity for the West Chester Tea Party to rise up and band together to bury this foolish idea. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:40:04 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174228 2009-06-23T14:40:04Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174217 An income tax would generate millions in extra cash. Don't believe for a minute that fire and police are the priorities. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:31:20 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174217 2009-06-23T14:31:20Z http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174165 Zerkle is the "want-a-be trustee" that believes we need more parks, Wong thinks we need more bike paths, and all of them think the citizens should pay for it by imposing an income tax. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:23:39 GMT http://www.journal-news.com/news/hamilton-news/group-seeks-incorporation-for-west-chester-173660.html?cxtype=rss_173660&more_comments=true&showComments=true&page=1#comment-174165 2009-06-23T14:23:39Z