The utilities tax for officers is a really good idea. I pay a 911 tax every month that is attached to my utilities bill. It is small pennies for big gains. 

For B and O tax, why using this money for parks is smart. People won't feel as ripped off and know the city is using these funds for multi faucets in city needs. 

For those that feel double taxed, that their property tax will increase a hundred dollars.  Perhaps unfair.....until you realize rent in last year doubled. What was once a 1200 dollar a month for 700 sq feet; the rent is about $2200 for the same space. 

Property taxes...I would just accept it; stop complaining. renters are not home owners. mortgages are way less than rents. and to save, get ahead; cost of living+, people are faced with relocating instead of saving. This disrupts school children already struggling with poverty in education, this is a reality. The new apartments won't make old ones cheaper. 

We have got to stop tax exemptions for developers. Period.