It seems only fair that if people want to vote to pay more council tax (residential-property tax) in return for better services, their wishes should not be overruled by the government.

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In return, the city promised to reduce property tax rates by 15 percent and pay cash for capital improvement projects from that point forward.

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Behind the scenes Lib Dem ministers are telling their Tory coalition partners - if you're determined to drop this tax we need something in return which will show that the government is committed to fairness eg a new tax on property.

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