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Late tax payments stir up race in Stafford
Late tax payments raised as campaign issue in Stafford Supervisor Paul Milde's re-election bid
Date published: 10/30/2009
BY JONAS BEALS Stafford County Supervisor Paul Milde displayed a pattern of late personal and business tax payments, even while serving on the board, county records and circuit court documents show. Tax records between 1993 and 2009 show that Milde and companies he owns or that bear his name have a history of delinquent county taxes and federal tax liens. Before taking the Aquia District seat on the board in 2006, Milde made at least three delinquent real-estate tax payments on his home. One bill was paid off nearly a year late. During Milde's time on the board, the county sent him at least 30 delinquent real-estate tax bills on Garrison Woods condominiums owned by McMillion and Milde L.L.C. Closet Interiors Plus, a company owned by Milde, was subject to four federal tax liens while Milde was serving on the Board of Supervisors. Stafford Treasurer Laura Rudy said this week that Milde does not currently owe any taxes to the county. His companies' last delinquent property tax accounts were paid in full this past July 1. Those payments totaled $14,495 and covered 14 bills on five separate properties. Circuit court records indicate that his companies have been released from tax liens filed while he was on the board. Milde faces two challengers in his bid for re-election Tuesday to the Board of Supervisors and one of them--Paul Ortiz--has raised Milde's history as a campaign issue. A Free Lance-Star review of information posted on Ortiz's campaign Web site last week verified that the documents are from the public record. Ortiz says Milde's history is relevant because the Board of Supervisors sets tax rates and policies. Milde has been a vocal critic of the business, professional and occupational license tax and has used his seat on the board to criticize government spending. "The voters should have an understanding of who they are voting for," Ortiz said. "This information is all a matter of public record." Milde declined requests to respond to specific questions but sent The Free Lance-Star an e-mail calling Ortiz's conduct "dishonorable." The Free Lance-Star also received e-mails from two different attorneys representing Milde. Both attorneys cautioned that Milde is not personally responsible for the financial or tax obligations of corporate entities.
Read more stories about Stafford Date published: 10/30/2009
It's not right to take money from people who work for you
(posted by
Dana1
, Oct. 31, 2009 8:18 pm)
and which you oversee or award the contract. That's illegal influence & bribery. Didn't anyone read the paper yesterday about the leaked Ethics Committee investigation?
Government Contractors Contributing to Mr. Ortiz
(posted by
TRUTHSQUAD
, Oct. 31, 2009 6:52 pm)
Mr. Ortiz financial reports show donations from Northrup Grumman, SAIC, CSC. Qinet, and Harris Corp employees. I don't know, maybe there is no conflict of interest here, but it doesn't seem right when goverment employees take contributions from companies that their agencies do business with.
Save Stafford's Pets and Residents from SEIU Kirkman
(posted by
TRUTHSQUAD
, Oct. 31, 2009 6:38 pm)
The entire Board voted to get behind the SPCA, that is until they were arm twisted by, you guessed it, Cecilia Kirman who really is the person running Stafford County Government these days. She is the most mean spirited individual in Stafford and the real brains behind Woodson, Schwartz, Crisp and Brito. First Woodson's campaign advisor now Mr. Ortiz. Watch her bullying antics at any Planning Commission meeting. Yes she is an SEIU Labor Organizer, so we have our own ACORN affiliate right here in Stafford.
Don't forget the Public Corruption
(posted by
timeforachange
, Oct. 31, 2009 2:42 pm)
I am seeing a steady stream of those not in favor of Milde and his corrupt ways. Do not forget the money he took as a campaign contribution from Mr. Hoyt and then a month later Mr. Hoyt gets a sweet 10,000 dollar free ride on a CUP permit. There has been a formal complaint made to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Alexandria for a full scale investigation into this Play for Pay type of corruption here in Stafford. It is way beyond time for a change in the Aquia District. Vote Milde out on election day !
Made me really think about Milde
(posted by
Liberty2009
, Oct. 31, 2009 2:27 pm)
That is why one must vote the person not the party....Conservatives and Democrates continue to demonstrate elitism and arogance. Paul Milde is a "convicted felon" and Republican Party leaders endorse him? And this man lacks the character to own up? Not that you can't make a mistake in life but please Aquia district....have you no shame? Hell All Sharpton can spout all he does but is is clear to me he as a person has less than honest dealings in his private life. No Mr. Milde you will not get my vote.
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