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Author Archives: Peter Horjus

Peter Horjus, a survey statistician in international development, is an active member of the Marigny community, where he has lived since 2000.

Proposition 6 is deeply flawed: Hold your nose and vote for it anyway

by Peter HorjusOctober 26, 2018November 7, 2019

Phased-in revaluations would still allow huge jumps in tax assessments.

Short-term rentals create a long-term problem: soaring taxes for the rest of us

by Peter HorjusAugust 25, 2017November 7, 2019

‘Tourist trolley’ vs. public transit: Will locals actually use the new streetcar line?

by Peter HorjusJanuary 21, 2015November 7, 2019

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