Hmmmmm…"We can't survive the way the system is [of issuing more taxi permits], with the overhead expenses that we have," said Limani, who owns a permit and also drives a cab.

Nice try, but I’m not buying what you’re selling Mr. Burim Limani.

Easily searchable public records indicate that Burim owns 50% of a $454,200 4-Plex in Fairview (with one other Limani owning the remaining 50%) and 1/3rd of a $626,100; 4,120 square foot primary residence in Bayshore right off Turnagain Arm (two other Limani’s own the remaining 2/3rd).

I’d be curious to compare this and the rest of Burim’s holdings to those of his subcontracted non-permit holding taxi drivers; the ratio is likely quite lopsided.

This isn’t about quality of service, it’s a thinly vailed ruse by the Anchorage Taxicab Permit Owners Association to protect their lucrative government issued monopoly.

Vote “No” on this repeal and let the free market do its thing.