To fund schools, Baltimore should tax all businesses, not just liquor stores

December 05, 2011

The Baltimore City beverage tax is punishing one industry alone. Package good liquor stores in the city are in a competitive business and cannot compete against their county counterparts.

My suggestion is a Baltimore City Education tax. Tax every business in Baltimore City big or small the same amount. If there are 20,000 businesses in Baltimore City and you want to raise $4 million, tax each business $200. Now that is fair to everyone!

Joe Gordon, Baltimore

The writer is owner of Genie's Liquors.

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