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Good Day Everyone,
If the property tax case was not filed, This daily news article may not have surfaced.
Myrtle Barry, Chairperson
Real Property Committee
VIRGIN ISLANDS UNITY DAY GROUP
From: myrtlebarry@yahoo.com <myrtlebarry@yahoo.com>
Subject: Executive Order
To: "Myrtle Barry" <myrtlebarry@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009, 11:21 AM
1. On May 12, 2009 Gov. de Jongh, Jr. issued executive order #441-2009 which stated:
a. Payment for 2006 property tax bill is due by July 1, 2009.
b. 2006 property tax bills become delinquent after July 31, 2009.
c. August 14, 2009 is the deadline for filing appeal of the 2006 property tax bill.
2. On July 8, 2009, Gov. de Jongh, Jr. filed his June 30, 2009 executive order #443-2009 recinding executive order #441-2009.
3. The September 11, 2008 District Court ruling and the June 16, 2009 3rd Circuit Court ruling both rescinded the 2006 property tax bill.
From: Myrtle Barry <myrtlebarry@yahoo.com>
Subject: 7-1-09 Status Conference Summary
To: "Myrtle Barry" <viunitydaygroup@yahoo.com>
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009, 11:34 AM
Good Day Everyone, (See Full News Story St. T. Source)
Sincere THANK YOU to the 52 St. John property owners who attended the status conference hearing! All seats were filled except the reserved seating. Lack of seats caused some to stand outside. Access into the court was a challenge. Special thanks to Madam President, Lorelei Monsanto, for her persistence and wit. Jim Derr took the time to address the St. John Property tax payers and answer questions. Special recognition to AARP and their show of support.
It was critical that St. John property owners show their support on since the court only scheduled Berne et. al. for the July 1st status conference. The court has now recognized the importance and emphasis of the V.I. Unity Day Group and the St. John property owners.
Jim Derr request that anyone who has an outstanding appeal prior to 2003 contact a.s.a.p. me.
JUDGE GOMEZ: Acknowledge both a motion filed by Derr to consolidate the cases and the motion filed by Jacobs to modify the injunction. The government has not yet issued an executive order rescinding the 2006 property tax bill.
JIM DERR: Derr moved the court to consolidate the VIUD case with the existing Berne case citing that both parties have complaints relative to the tax assessor. The VIUD complaints reference the revaluation and Act 6991. The revaluation has not been fully addressed. There needs to a full evidentary hearing on the Special Master's report. He needs to be examined. His report is unattested. It's hear say. We also want to depose Mr. Challenger and the Board of Tax Review regarding the descrepancies they testified of.
CAROLYN JACOBS: The Governor intends to rescind the 2006 property tax bill but the Lt.. Governor has not attested (signed) the executive order. Jacobs request that the 2003 District Court Injunction be modified. The government needs tax monies. Jacobs oppose the motion to consolidate the cases. Jacobs feel that in the Berne case only the Board of Tax Review remains to be heard and that the government has complied with the courts comtempt order. Moreover, Jacobs stated that no fees were incurred in the 3rd Circuit court. $100,000 has been deposited in the court appointed account.
JUDGE GOMEZ: August 15, 2009 deadline is set for all parties to file their request.
Myrtle Barry, Chairperson
Real Property Committee
V. I. UNITY DAY GROUP, INC.
As of May 15th
(PDF) Answer from the Government. I guess they decided not to fight on a Motion to Dismiss again: DOWNLOAD.
Good Day Everyone,
1. The 2006 property tax bill is still not due because of the Virgin Islands governments lack of compliance with the May 12, 2003 District Court injunction and the September 11, 2008 rescind of the 2006 property tax bill.
2. The VI Government still has not complied with the May 12, 2003 injunction.
3. Put your tax dollars in the bank and follow the case.
Myrtle Barry, Chairperson
Real Property Committee
V. I. Unity Day Group, Inc.F
Good day,
I have attached our letter of application to the VI PSC asking for reconsideration of their April 1, 2009 decision to increase most ferry rates on government-assigned franchise routes between St. Thomas and St. John.(click link above for more)
As our media representatives, I am asking you to share this information with the public in an effort to heighten the awareness of this issue and to put the VI Government on notice that the members of this community will not be left with the burden that this rate increase creates. Pillsbury Sound is our major highway and as such should be considered for Federal and local subisidies.
Thank you very much for allowing our voices to be heard.
The Virgin Islands Unity Day Group
Transportation Committee
Nydia Lewis
Co-Chairperson
INFO RE: TAX ASSESSMENTS:
Thank you for your interest and support in reaching this mile stone. As you know on September 12, 2008 District Court Judge Curtis Gomez rescinded the 2006 property tax
bill, fined the V.1. Government $5,000 per day and ordered all 2006 property tax payments to be refunded. This fundamental and critical premise was essential in establishing the order and direction for property owners of St. John and the Virgin Islands.
However, what has been accomplished must be continued.
We have expended $10,000 so far. Funding is needed to continue our efforts in addressing the flawed revaluation. If you have not yet supported our cause send your
financial contribution payable to Virgin Islands Unity Day Group at the above address or drop off your payment at E-C Service Station. Jf you have already contributed,
additional financial support is needed. Include your email address to receive updates.
If you have contributed or are contributing send us a copy of your 2006 property tax bill.
They will be used in our case for research and evaluation.
Your time and consideration is appreciated.
PS....If your property tax is paid by your bank, contact your loan officer and instruct them of your decision. Follow up with a letter confirming your conversation with said officer. Also for your records, have your bank send you record of the property tax bills they have paid using your escrow money.
Sincerely,
VIRGIN ISLANDS UNITY DAY GROUP, INC.
