Mike Sottile http://mikesottile.com Mike Sottile for South Carolina State House Fri, 05 Aug 2011 19:03:34 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 2011 Legislative Scorecard http://mikesottile.com/2011/08/05/2011-legislative-scorecard/ http://mikesottile.com/2011/08/05/2011-legislative-scorecard/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:37:57 +0000 mikesottile http://mikesottile.winwithwp.com/?p=256 Conservative Republican Mike Sottile once again comes through with a strong showing in the annual legislative scorecard. This year, Representative Sottile received an “A” rating of 94.

This latest report only confirms how dedicated Representative Sottile is to tackling the important issues facing our state and district. Please visit his Facebook page now to leave a comment or question.

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]]> http://mikesottile.com/2011/08/05/2011-legislative-scorecard/feed/ 0 Point-of-sale Debate Ahead http://mikesottile.com/2011/05/04/point-of-sale-debate-ahead/ http://mikesottile.com/2011/05/04/point-of-sale-debate-ahead/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 16:00:14 +0000 mikesottile http://mikesottile.winwithwp.com/?p=251 While last week was our busiest yet due to crossover week, this week has slowed considerably. We have three weeks left of the 2011 session. During the next few weeks, we’ll be concentrating on committee work and voting on a few pieces of legislation that the Senate sent to us.

Most importantly, we’ll be looking soon at legislation to deal with point-of-sale. Point-of-sale essentially requires property to be appraised at the time ownership transfers, thereby determining the assessment value for the coming year. The new assessment value can only increase post-sale by 15% within a five-year time period and will not decrease. If the same piece of property is sold again, the percentage increase in appraisal can go well above or below its previous rate because the property will be appraised at its true market value.

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What results are side-by-side properties with potentially different tax rates, but similar market values. The consequences of such legislation are numerous. People may be unwilling to purchase a new home because they will lose the low tax rate on their current home. Rental properties must maintain higher rent rates in order to pay higher appraisals in taxes. The taxes are inequitable when it’s obvious that they shouldn’t be. Why should you pay more in taxes than your neighbor for a similar house? The system is not fair in its current state.

Please let me know your thoughts on the point-of-sale by contacting me through mywebsite, Twitter or Facebook.

Sincerely,

Mike Sottile

House of Representatives – District 112

 

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Rep. Sottile’s Legislative Update from Mike Sottile on Vimeo.

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Legislative Update from Mike Sottile from Mike Sottile on Vimeo.

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This Week’s Legislative Updates from Mike Sottile on Vimeo.

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Representative Mike Sottile from Mike Sottile on Vimeo.

]]> http://mikesottile.com/2011/03/02/this-week-at-the-state-house/feed/ 0 Spotlight on Representative Mike Sottile http://mikesottile.com/2011/02/22/spotlight-on-representative-mike-sottile/ http://mikesottile.com/2011/02/22/spotlight-on-representative-mike-sottile/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:23:33 +0000 mikesottile http://mikesottile.winwithwp.com/?p=222 Representative Mike Sottile is beginning his second term as a House member representing parts of Charleston County.

Representative Sottile is a former councilmember and former mayor for the City of Isle of Palms. Sotille also served on the Municipal Association board of directors from 2004-2007. He is currently serving on the House Judiciary Committee and on the House Judiciary Special Laws subcommittee where important municipal issues such as annexation are debated.

Here is Representative Sottile’s perspective as a House member with one full term behind him.

How has your experience as a local elected official helped you as a state representative?

“I have used my local experience at the State House as we deal with issues that will affect cities and towns throughout South Carolina. My district includes Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and the fast-growing town of Mount Pleasant. Whether it’s environmental issues or economic development, the experience I gained as a local official has given me a unique perspective as a state representative.”

What is your advice to current local elected officials as the session begins?

“My advice to local elected officials is to get involved with the issues that affect cities and towns. Talk to your senators and representatives so when bills are going through the State House you can voice your opinion on just how they will affect your community. Last year was a tough budget year, and this year won’t be different so, cities and towns need to be prepared as they work through their own budgets.”

What are you most looking forward to in your role as a state representative in your second term?

“I am looking forward to getting more involved. Being a freshman, there was a lot of learning and the State House has a lot of moving parts. I will be supporting good legislation regarding jobs and economic development. The budget will be the biggest task at hand, and I look forward to working with the other members in taking on this challenge. As a member of the Judiciary Committee, I look forward to working on redistricting and the other issues that will come before our committee.”

Courtesy of Uptown, a publication of the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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Mike Sottile’s State House Update from Mike Sottile on Vimeo.

]]> http://mikesottile.com/2011/02/16/video-charter-school-bill-and-committee-updates/feed/ 0 Video: Legislative Update from This Week http://mikesottile.com/2011/02/11/video-legislative-update-from-this-week/ http://mikesottile.com/2011/02/11/video-legislative-update-from-this-week/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:57:28 +0000 mikesottile http://mikesottile.winwithwp.com/?p=206 There is a lot going on this week in the legislature that needs our careful attention. Small businesses need us to pass a tort reform bill that will help them during this tough economic time, so I will do all that I can to ensure this legislation gets passed.

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