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Well, another incomplete story and more coordinated lies by Mr. Speaker. Let's breakdown the garbage legislation.

The piece states as follows: According to a release from Mattiello, his bill offers immediate relief to all Rhode Islanders who pay the car tax. IMMEDIATE RELIEF? WRONG AGAIN. It breaks down as follows:

If we were to assume that by some miracle that all of the cities and towns were able to re-do their budgets, this would be the effect.

In 2018, 22 cities would see no reduction, Warwick being one of them, 17 cities would see a $500 increase in the exemption.

In 2019, 17 cities would see no reduction, Warwick being one of them, 20 cities would see a $1000 increase in the exemption and 2 cities would see a $500 increase in the exemption.

In 2020, 15 cities would see no exemption, and 23 cities would see a $1000 increase in exemption, Warwick being one of them, 1 city would see a $500 increase in exemption.

In 2021, 8 cities would see no increase in exemption, 31 cities would see an $1000 increase in exemption.

So in fact, no substantial reform takes place until 2022 as indicated previously, the tax rate set in 2021 would not be put into effect and billed until fiscal year 2022. Bear in mind,this is the same phase out formula that was used in 2007 that failed in 2010. For those of you in Warwick, consider this. In 2010 we had a $6000 exemption. It will not be until 2023 that we get back the $6000 exemption. So it takes 13 years to get back to where we were in 2010. Do you consider this landmark legislation? Call your state rep.

According to the bill as presented, here are the annual savings (per thousand of auto value) on Mattiello bill, which would be realized July 15 2018, IF THE BILL WERE TO PASS.

Cranston - $4.24

Barrington - $4.20

N. Prov. - $4.19

Johnston- $4.14

N. Smithfield - $3.72

E. Prov. - $3.71

Pawtucket - $3.37

Woonsocket - $3.26

Exeter - $3.26

Warren - $2.60

Gloucester - $2.56

Hopkington - $2.11

Cumberland - $1.98

West Greenwich - $1.90

Coventry - $1.87

Charlestown - $1.30

Richmond - $.66

So if your car is worth $10,000 and you live in Richmond, you will see a whopping $6.32 in savings. That's a bill that jump starts the economy !!! What a joke.