tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post6660939583006962218..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: SC Johnson, city emails offer intimate lookat how company secured tax exemptionDustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-30051499321006622092010-01-28T17:48:14.802-06:002010-01-28T17:48:14.802-06:00Dustin. For the benefit of the last post at 7:09 ...Dustin. For the benefit of the last post at 7:09 on 1/25/2010 Run the article again on the internal communication at the Wax Company when they went to obtain the tax exemption. J-WAX was just trying to sweeten the pot to get Becker to agree on giving them the tax exemption. <br /><br />I do give you credit though, Dustin. The Journal Times never has had the courage to exposure the truth of what is happening in Racine or the dishonesty and lack of morals by some of its corporate citizens. The Journal Times would rather aid the guilty and hide the truth. Just report the truth, let the public decide for themselves. Of course, if you are guilty, you are afraid of the truth. So what is it J-Wax - are you afraid of the truth or should everyone know about your corporate morality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-84404145420526734932010-01-25T19:09:30.367-06:002010-01-25T19:09:30.367-06:00Well Folks at this point there are 83 posts. Many ...Well Folks at this point there are 83 posts. Many reflecting the sentiment of dislike about the arrogant attitudes of Johnson wax. <br /><br />But there are over 180,000 people in Racine County and this small whining session just doesn't cut it.<br /><br />I think "PROJECT HONNOR" is awsome -- but the family should be ashamed of the way their agents are doing these things.<br /><br />Sam C. Johnson's family may not be perfect -- but they were not brought up to skate on paying there fair share. <br /><br />Fisk and the Johnson Kids should take a better look at these fiscal skinflints that are the root of this issue.<br /><br />I'm Still praying for the new Johnson Museum/Library Complex.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-41119133136069826682010-01-25T17:27:07.986-06:002010-01-25T17:27:07.986-06:00Kudos to Pete & Dustin for exposing this scand...Kudos to Pete & Dustin for exposing this scandal. Unfortunately, nothing will be done about this scam. <br /><br />Party On J-Wax / Doyle / Becker!!<br /><br />PS - I won't shed a tear if you leave this city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-57641031950689643412010-01-25T17:22:58.431-06:002010-01-25T17:22:58.431-06:00Booo.Booo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-37815208814434204962010-01-25T14:17:22.736-06:002010-01-25T14:17:22.736-06:00Amen!Amen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-91472843471043530502010-01-25T10:52:40.446-06:002010-01-25T10:52:40.446-06:00They should have invited the Racine Post to their ...They should have invited the Racine Post to their grand opening ----Now there is hell to pay!<br /><br />Big mistake LORD FISK !!!<br /><br />Shame on the gentry of the Wax Kingdom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-66959089405915644942010-01-25T10:44:33.538-06:002010-01-25T10:44:33.538-06:00Johnson Wax has been on a free ride for years. Wo...Johnson Wax has been on a free ride for years. Word on the street is they pay "NO" taxes on their Wax Dale complex in Mt. Pleasant either.<br /><br />Things like this is what is killing the average tax payer. WE HAVE TO MAKE UP THE DIFFERENCE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-79470755715903704312010-01-25T09:42:19.229-06:002010-01-25T09:42:19.229-06:00Imagine the tax that would have come in on a build...Imagine the tax that would have come in on a building that cost over $100 million to build. It is a wonderful building but to call it tax exempt for the earlier reasons given is a stretch. Employee rec center, cafeteria and other non-educational things makes this quite a deal between SCJ and Becker. Gary should be locked up longer just for this one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-7604448119461328022009-07-24T07:40:49.560-05:002009-07-24T07:40:49.560-05:00Let's see some property tax exemptions for our...Let's see some property tax exemptions for our economically-challenged citizens instead of the elite leeches in Lighthouse Loot Lord and Lucre Lady Land. Tax the Wax!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-38596673770824550172009-06-11T15:34:39.514-05:002009-06-11T15:34:39.514-05:00The Johnson companies and higher-ups are corrupt, ...The Johnson companies and higher-ups are corrupt, through and through.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-82465325185598684312009-06-04T23:14:18.744-05:002009-06-04T23:14:18.744-05:00What law(s) did J-wax break here?
Is this any dif...What law(s) did J-wax break here?<br /><br />Is this any different than you or I asking for a reassessment on our home? Or hiring an out-of-town appraisal service to buttress our cases?Personal Rights = Personal Responsibilityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641509090981066204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-61625117500906241832009-06-04T17:12:07.643-05:002009-06-04T17:12:07.643-05:00This is really peanuts. Chicago gave Boeing $41 M...This is really peanuts. Chicago gave Boeing $41 Million dollars in tax breaks and GRANTS{free money} and $21 Million dollars in Property Tax relief, and a $1 Million dollar lease buyout of an exsisting local tennant; to relocate in Illinois.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-87837524108764292972009-06-04T16:43:32.449-05:002009-06-04T16:43:32.449-05:00This story has opened my eyes to SCJ. If I was do...This story has opened my eyes to SCJ. If I was doubtful before I am not anymore. I see what the agenda is. They get as much if not the most from Racine than any of us. Do you think Chicago would be wiping their noses?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-10317022952170721862009-06-04T07:36:57.724-05:002009-06-04T07:36:57.724-05:00Yes, that is quite funny. People I never voted for...Yes, that is quite funny. People I never voted for screwing me every chance they get - and it's my fault that they are in office making those decisions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-26837678038789703902009-06-04T05:10:42.455-05:002009-06-04T05:10:42.455-05:00Anon 6:40 - Yet another SCJ hack.Anon 6:40 - Yet another SCJ hack.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-3082916783811475282009-06-03T18:40:27.910-05:002009-06-03T18:40:27.910-05:00Ok - everyone wants to bash the big evil corporati...Ok - everyone wants to bash the big evil corporation for doing something nefarious. Sure, makes sense - absolutely. Let's blame the business that still has significant tax contributions to the city, county and state.<br><br /><br />While we're at it, let's forget that SCJ didn't just decide to do this on their own - they got "formal official <b>LEGAL</b>" approval to do this. <br><br /><br />No, let's not recognize this happened <b>exclusively</b> because it was approved by the executives elected by the residents of the City of Racine and the State of Wisconsin.<br><br /><br />You really want someone to blame for this? Find a mirror and start there. Elections have consequences - pay attention next time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-87037900453679536842009-06-03T16:40:09.817-05:002009-06-03T16:40:09.817-05:00Anon 8:58 works for SCJAnon 8:58 works for SCJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-22100473646382663852009-06-03T16:40:09.341-05:002009-06-03T16:40:09.341-05:00Anon 8:58 works for SCJAnon 8:58 works for SCJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-43081682048532890492009-06-03T16:31:39.106-05:002009-06-03T16:31:39.106-05:00good reporting, thank you.good reporting, thank you.concrete katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-39036981674635730882009-06-03T15:06:34.257-05:002009-06-03T15:06:34.257-05:00Anon 1:21 Exactly my point it was not offered to t...Anon 1:21 Exactly my point it was not offered to the people that would really benefit from it. It was only given to one, and only one "SCJ". <br />Corporate welfare!<br /> <br />The rest of us could use the help, not a group of golden spoon-fed Johnsons! IMHO<br /><br />I work my a#* off like many others not born into billions, I have earned all I have can they say the same? <br /><br />And someone felt they needed more help? <br /><br />Legal or not? <br /><br />It shows me nothing but self serving greed at all of our expense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-67599622689206345702009-06-03T13:26:36.931-05:002009-06-03T13:26:36.931-05:00The tax exemption SCJ used was meant specifically ...The tax exemption SCJ used was meant specifically for historical buildings that were going to be torn down... not for profitable businesses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-51771299596585897932009-06-03T13:21:10.752-05:002009-06-03T13:21:10.752-05:00Are you trying to tell me you wouldn't persona...Are you trying to tell me you wouldn't personally take advantage of an exemption/credit if it became available to you? The bottom line is this action was legal by SCJ. However, I have to truly question the mayor's morals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-39322098350090065732009-06-03T11:10:33.806-05:002009-06-03T11:10:33.806-05:00Urban....The problem here is the only ones getting...Urban....The problem here is the only ones getting tax breaks are the SCJ people, not me and not you. <br />The 10$dollars added to your check on a weekly basis is not a tax cut. It is simply a early refund on next years return. <br />The fed. and the State are not holding taxes nor cutting them.<br /><br /> They are increasing them for all of those who contribute financially.<br /><br /> The libs spoke of corporate welfare in the Bush administration, yet are silent as we mortgage the futures of all of our childrens lives. At a pace never seen in this country. <br /><br />Somehow Doyle is going to tax the oil companies, yet through some impossible miracle prevent them from passing this to us. <br /><br />How is that possible. <br /><br />Yet at a time when every dollar is important to all of us, he cuts the taxes of a single company and passes the burden on to the most burdened city in the state. <br /><br />Makes sense to you maybe, but not to any reasonable person!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-90187719240487345622009-06-03T10:55:01.061-05:002009-06-03T10:55:01.061-05:00The Johnson foundation has as its mission environm...The Johnson foundation has as its mission environment and quality of life. I think quality of life translates to everything being upper scale and having that appearance. Bull dozing houses and small businesses all around the castle. Requiring a historic district.....That would be pretty and all free to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-6775659276563597662009-06-03T10:13:24.609-05:002009-06-03T10:13:24.609-05:00Urban - I would argue about the lack of corruption...Urban - I would argue about the lack of corruption because anything that involves the public domain and is done in the shadows is already shady. Even if what you say is correct:<br /><br />1. Don't tell me you're a "family company" because what you really mean is your family, not mine<br />2. Don't espouse liberal causes and let everyone know how much you give to charity while you create tax breaks for yourselves. I could give a lot more to charity - and tell everyone about it - if I could get a huge tax break!<br />3. Corporate accountants are supposed to find tax breaks like this - fine. Every big company does this - fine. Every big company does NOT pretend that they are above doing this sort of thing. Hypocrisy is not a family value.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com