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That commercial property pays huge levels of property tax, which more than pays for their police and fire protection, along with maintenance of their roads and other things.

Not only that, but a lot of that tax also pays for many other things in their local community like schools, parks, libraries, public renovations, and other city and county expenses. I can tell you right now that if a couple of the major companies based in my town moved somewhere else, the city would miss them one hell of a lot more than vice-versa.

They pay enormous utility bills for their power, water, and waste management, far higher than mine. They pay proportionately for construction permits and licenses, much more than I do when I do something to my house.

In fact, all of the things you list are mostly paid for by local targeted fees and taxes, not income taxes.

Most of the "essential services" that come up in these discussions are.

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