I’ve been a realtor servicing the Chelsea community for 13 years and I’d like to promote the upcoming millage vote for the Chelsea District Library. I’ve seen our local economy soar as it did in the early 2000’s as evidenced by a vibrant downtown shopping district.
I recall visiting Chelsea for the first time in 1997 and fell in love with the town, my family and I moved here in 1998. Chelsea had a stunning downtown look to it, great retail stores and 4 art galleries. It didn’t take long for me to realize that Chelsea has it all. This community is arguably the most sophisticated small town in Michigan; well that’s my opinion, anyway. Let’s face it, sophisticated means money to our local economy.
But, Chelsea has been dealt some heavy blows over the years. Most recently, we lost the Chelsea Center for the Arts, the River Gallery and Chelsea Village Hardware. This proves that we have a delicate local economy.
The Chelsea District Library is now faced with severe cuts to their programming if the millage vote on Aug. 5th fails.
I’m often asked by Chelsea residents, how they can improve their property values? I’m also asked why so many people love this town? These questions go hand in hand and I’d like to elaborate on that a little bit right now.
The reason why people move to Chelsea, rather than other towns is because we have a lot to offer. We are centrally located between Ann Arbor and Jackson; also we’re only an hour from downtown Detroit.
But, perhaps the biggest reason why people move here is because we have so much to offer its citizens. Our hospital is fantastic, the Purple Rose Theatre and Common Grill bring in thousands to our town. Jiffy Mix, the Chrysler Proving Grounds and yes, the Chelsea District Library helps make Chelsea more desirable than other area’s.
Property values depend on many things such as the condition of the home, the updates inside and out, square footage and location. But, the amenities of a community also play a huge role in your property value. If your community doesn’t have a lot to offer than your community won’t carry the value of a community that does.
A homeowner of a $150,000 home will incur a $24 tax bill should the millage pass. A homeowner of a $300,000 home will incur a $48 tax bill. Nobody likes to pay their tax bill but we do like higher property values.
Supporting and voting “Yes” on this library millage not only helps thousands of our local citizens; it also helps this community maintain high property values.
Vote early and vote often.
Thank you,
Rick Taylor
