Thanks.  There was a place to post comments on the story, so..... I did.

Unfortunately I didn't get to see the news story.

I was pleased with Channel 8's coverage. 

"City leaders say tax revenue from liquor sales pumps about $15,000 a month into the tax base to pay for services as Anna tries to keep up with its booming population."

It appears my calculations were about right.
http://www.annatexasforum.com/index.php/topic,196.msg2717.html#msg2717
"We were averaging about $30-35k before alcohol ... so the alcohol loss will be more like $15-20k."

Now, I'm not sure where Mr Green gets his 5-8% number.

$15k/month * 12 = $180,000

5% of $4.8m = $240,000
8% of $4.8m = $384,000

It seems there's still some exagerating going on to push an agenda...

I agree.  I've been fighting both sides for a while.  And if you notice, I'll try to give the benefit of the doubt to the other side when necessary to keep from losing support.  (I posted the high side #'s: $15-20k)

Based on my recent tax statement, I can't possibly say my property values have gone down as a result of alcohol.  But a 2.2% increase isn't significant either.  So from my viewpoint, neither argument is accurate.

Wow, so I just watched the video.  The article attributed the 5-8% number to Keith Green, but the words came out of Chief Jenks' mouth.  So I wonder who really gave the $15k/mo number to the news.

Nothing against the C.O.P.  He's done a great job in the interim, but maybe it's a good thing someone is taking over the city manager job so he can focus on the P.D. 

Dude!  I saw your comment - awesome!

Thanks!  I liked yours too.   

So, somebody (Kevin J) explained the disparity in the numbers.  It seems the General Budget is $2.7m which makes the numbers work out.

I guess if they really wanted to make a point, they could compare the $15k to the Police Department budget and then it would look like an even larger percentage.

I like to drink.

$11,505.86

http://www.collincountytx.gov/TaxStatementLookupServlet?acctNumber=P900020752431&stmtType=current&browserType=notNS4

Based on their liquor license, Fossil is owned by GTF Investments...
ftp://ftp.tabc.state.tx.us/rosters/ByName/counties/043.zip