Image by Birdie Holsclaw via FlickrJune 8
Aldermen Comments-Mary Hoy
"really concerned we are down 150" (Census count from 2000)
"worrisome for a city our size"
"Platte County has grown"
"we need to keep an eye on it"
Mary believes there is a financial impact to the city based on the decline in population...but neither she nor Mayor Jerry can give an estimate of what exactly that is...big or small. Kind of fits the story of the need to change the codes to accommodate patio homes, get more folks to live here, doesn't it...nah. Mary compares the fact that Platte County has grown over the same period...no kidding.
Ok, so what are the facts?
What is the #1 source of revenue to the city?
That's right, property taxes, and yes, there has been an increase in homes @WL since 2000.
What is the #2 source of revenue to the city?
Right again, franchise fees which are not affected by census.
Platte County is growing.
Apples and oranges comparison in my book. Especially in the first part of the last decade, there were major subdivisions built during the boom. When Sonoma/Westridge got untracked the boom was a pop.
How do other cities in Platte County compare over the last census period?
Parkville +36%
Platte City +21%
Lake Waukomis -5%
Northmoor -18%
Houston Lake -17%
Platte Woods -18%
Riverside -1%
Tracy -2%
NKC -10% (Not in Platte, but in case you are wondering)
Is the sky falling? If the shoe fits, wear it.
1 comment:
There's a lot more pertinent information within the census vs. total numbers. But those numbers aren't out yet. How bout HH with children. Bet some of our decline is due to children growing up and away. Add to that deaths. Part of that 150 decline is easily explained.
Im interested to see how much rental income is reported at the lake. That's in the report too. Bet it's gone up significantly. Would think that would have an impact for determining if we want patio homes which are easier to rent seasonally.
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