Anonymous robo-calls opposing Atlanta property tax hike
May 15, 2009 at 12:20 pm by Andisheh Nouraee in NewsHas anyone else received an anonymous robo-call opposing Mayor Shirley Franklin’s proposed property tax increase for Atlanta residents?
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May 15th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I got the message, but didn’t listen closely to it. However, I had lunch with a Council member who said one version of the recording asks, “Do you realize your council person supports raising your taxes?” and then supplies a number to the Council member’s office in order to voice opposition to a tax hike.
Still, I’m told, most calls are in support of a tax increase to raise taxes to end police furloughs.
May 15th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
My robot urged me to call Archibong to complain. I’m in Decatur, but I assume my exchange overlaps her district.
May 15th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
My archi-bong urged me to call the Moon Pie company and ask for an endorsement.
May 15th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
If you have the audio file, we track on our blog.
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