tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813309238022911324.post7504187850824103734..comments2020-01-18T05:12:02.410-05:00Comments on The Scenic America Blog: Milwaukee To Boost Tax Bill for Big BillboardScenic Americahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08109721828443521934noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813309238022911324.post-35938500522620592102009-11-27T21:15:10.702-05:002009-11-27T21:15:10.702-05:00The billboard companies fight tooth and nail again...The billboard companies fight tooth and nail against tax assessments that account for the value of anything other than the structure itself, but if one of their billboards has to be removed for a highway widening or other public works project, they will seek millions in compensation based on the value of the sign as a 'revenue' generator. This is a classic case of wanting it both ways, and hopefully governments will point that out in defending against these inevitable lawsuits.Dennis Hathawayhttp://www.banbillboardblight.orgnoreply@blogger.com