CLEAR LAKE – Democratic nominee for Cerro Gordo County Supervisor Doug Nelson says his Republican opponent, Casey Callanan, isn’t a county taxpayer.
Recently, Mr. Nelson said via social media that “In the case of Cerro Gordo supervisor district 2, there are over 10,000 land parcels being taxed with a rural levy and I am the only candidate who pays this tax. My republican opponent doesn’t pay property taxes in our county, maybe not at all.”
Both men are from Clear Lake and are seeking the District 2 Supervisor seat held by Bob Amosson.
NIT sought a response from Casey Callanan, who responded shortly thereafter:
Casey Callanan
“The residential and commercial property taxes I pay in CG County are via an LLC based on professional advice I have received. Many farmers that I know have their family farms titled to an LLC or a corporation, is Doug Nelson suggesting that those farmers don’t pay property taxes as well?
20 E State St., Mason City – Fighting Irish LLC – $10,394 – annually
It’s as if Doug Nelson is saying that people who don’t directly pay property taxes are unworthy of seeking office. In my opinion it becomes a slippery slope, does he also think that those that don’t pay property taxes shouldn’t be able to vote as well? While I do pay property taxes, the last I checked it wasn’t a requirement for seeking elected office.
The interesting thing about it is that most everyone that is a resident of CG County pays property taxes in one way or another. Even renters, you know darn well the landlord figures property taxes into your monthly rent.
Prior to us (First Insurance) moving, we were required to reimburse Bank of America for our portion of the property taxes as part of our lease agreement. Just because the check didn’t go directly to the CG Treasurer from our bank account doesn’t mean that we didn’t pay property taxes. It came right off of our bottom line.
As far as I know, I’m the only candidate for Supervisor who pays property tax in two CG County municipalities, and who pays both residential and commercial property taxes to the County.
Having one of my opponents already going negative is regretful and I feel it has nothing to do with representing our County. My campaign is focused voters concerns and moving Cerro Gordo in a positive direction.
A document sent to NIT shows that the Dodge Ct LLC is based in Florida. Florida has a 5.5% corporate tax rate while Iowa has a 12% rate.
Mr. Nelson responded with more remarks:
The reason I focus on the parcels taxed with the rural levy is to point out the necessity that they be fairly represented. I find that very important. Those taxpayers (myself included) have no other agency than the Board of Supervisors and could be overlooked or taken advantage of under our tax system in favor of building municipalities, giving breaks to businesses, or relieving the general fund. While there is no requirement to pay property taxes to serve as a supervisor, it certainly lets the voters know that the candidate has their own skin in the game, as it were, rather than just spending other people’s money. There isn’t anything negative in pointing out that a candidate doesn’t personally pay property taxes, it simply makes a distinction that the voters might find useful when deciding their vote.
Dodge Court LLC doesn’t come up under Iowa listings but does come up that Dodge Court LLC is a corporation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Registered agent is Ronald Fick, LESQ, authorized person is John V. Hanson.
Renters are not liable to the county for property tax. If they don’t pay their rent, there is not a lien placed upon a real estate property in our county. If the landowner doesn’t pay (perhaps as a consequence of the renter not paying), there is one placed and the property can be sold by the county to recover the taxes. Using a limited liability corporation creates a veil to shield personal responsibility without limiting profits. While a practical business practice, it does remove the individual from being able to claim that they directly pay taxes unless they choose to pierce the veil of their corporation, thus potentially negating the purpose of limiting the liability.
corporations are not people! typical tricky republican shenanigans to pay less taxes here. mr nelson was smart enough to do his homework and figure this trick out. now florida gets our tax money not iowa how can anyone vote for that? this should be illegal and investigated by tom miller. vote nelson.
Your saying Nelsen is smart to do this, ok how smart is it to do something blows up in your face. The county still got the money not Florida for Callahan’s house tax you know, his business tax to, where you coming from.
seem like it blew up in cally-nan face not Doug and how honist can cally-nan be i hear he never even attend a courthouse supervisor meeting ever in his life seems like he’s an out of touch republitard maybe he too busy taking gun lessons from Todd or maybe golfing in florida
@rural-You certainly are dumb enough to be a libraterd if you believe that. What a idiot. If you don’t understand how something works, do not comment on it.
@ ann, it is hard for me to admit Callanan may win. I still have hope! NIACC may be correct, though, about Doug Nelson probably being tricked into trying to make the non-issue of Mr. Callanan’s property taxes into one. Mr. Nelson is a well informed person, but he is not a lawyer or an accountant. Republitard dirty trickery probably caused him to unwittingly damage his chances. These greedy rightwingnuts are wicked, and they are perpetual trouble for the righteous. Vote for Doug Nelson.
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9 years ago
Does anybody know, why Nelson done this. Its like he is saying, he don’t know how this stuff works. Now my sister she lives down in Sarasota, in Florida. She still has a house in Ventura it is titled by one of them LLC’s. Anybody tells her she don’t pay property tax on count it come from her LLC account she would never let them hear the end. Who does Nelson think puts the money in Callahan’s account he pays taxes from. If your reading this Mr Nelson please put up a answer to me here.
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9 years ago
Good thing nelson found out about this shady financhal deal i was all set to vote callanan but now I’m votin Nelson I don’t want my taxes going to florida. My girlfriend and i might be broke but we aint dumb.
Good response from Casey. Perhaps I was too brash in grouping him in with all that disgusts me about the Clear Lake City Council? I like the idea of moving forward in a positive direction. Peaceful, quiet streets are a part of that positiveness in my opinion.
I know Doug, he is a good man not the kind to say we should not let them that don’t pay property taxes run. Somebody must of put him up to complain on this, I smell a sneak. Think he got set-up bad by somebody for a backfire, look what happened. Doug should be extra careful who gives him advise. Even somebody thats a friend can not always know to see how these things can go over. Some sneaky rich Republitard’s live over to the lake, it would be just like them to do some dirty set-up’s.
Retarded NIACC’s comments have absolutely nothing to do with this article and are nothing more than a personal slam against the Blodgett family.
Not Surprised
9 years ago
Does this surprise anyone? Doug got 4th place out of four in the primary election and even made the comment to the delagetes that he was not the most electable person. Sad to see the election given to Casey- no way to recover from this. Only so much support a letter to the editor from a Canadian can generate… 41>153
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9 years ago
Good catch doug you caught another cheatin right winger where do i send my donation to your campaign?
@ South shore, everybody we talked to tonight said Doug Nelson bought himself a bunch of trouble, him talking this way. Everybody but you on here, they all say the same thing. My wife told me driving home just a couple minutes ago she has changed her mind, will not vote for Nelson now. And she is a Democrat. How about you tell us how Callanan cheated on anything?
LVS
9 years ago
Big mistake here Doug. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Farmers collect as much or more taxpayer money than anyone else around. Accusing someone of not paying taxes is bad for for someone who has collected so much free money.
What is Doug thinking here. I have read the story, seen it on the Face book to. The Callahan boy writes out checks to pay his tax, he just pays it with this LLC thing. Got me a funny feeling Doug maybe don’t know how this works or maybe he don’t want us to get it. Bruce Braly and Jack Hatch, they will not give this the time a day. You will see, Amanda will not even touch this thing. At the caucus I told people, we run Nelson again it won’t go no better then all them other times.
Funny
9 years ago
You would figure that a “candidate” who has lost twice before and lost in the primary would not turn negative. Since he brought up taxes, I think people would like to know that Mr. Doug Nelson has received over $560,000 in taxpayer subsidies since 1995. http://farm.ewg.org/persondetail.php?custnumber=A06647073
I admire Doug, but he did himself no good with this. He shall still get my vote, but no money. By opening this pandora’s box he did not seem to understand he made himself vulnerable on his USDA subsidies. I am for farm subsidies, btw. He also now may have to explain to farmers who pay their property taxes thru an LLC that he is not accusing them of not paying taxes. Raising this issue may also lead some people to believe that Doug isn’t as on top of things as much as he should be. : (
Mr. Nelson also receives a subsidy on his ag property taxes since the assessed value is significantly below the market value. In addition, he is allowed unfettered privledge to pollute our water, shifting the cost of reducing BOD to cities like Mason City.
maybe Nelson had himself some sips of the stuff Braley was drinking when he make fun of Chuck Grassley, him for being a farmer. I know a guy up to the V give Nelson some money. He will want it back now, I bet he will.
Is that the same John V. Hanson of Winnebago?
corporations are not people! typical tricky republican shenanigans to pay less taxes here. mr nelson was smart enough to do his homework and figure this trick out. now florida gets our tax money not iowa how can anyone vote for that? this should be illegal and investigated by tom miller. vote nelson.
Your saying Nelsen is smart to do this, ok how smart is it to do something blows up in your face. The county still got the money not Florida for Callahan’s house tax you know, his business tax to, where you coming from.
seem like it blew up in cally-nan face not Doug and how honist can cally-nan be i hear he never even attend a courthouse supervisor meeting ever in his life seems like he’s an out of touch republitard maybe he too busy taking gun lessons from Todd or maybe golfing in florida
@rural-You certainly are dumb enough to be a libraterd if you believe that. What a idiot. If you don’t understand how something works, do not comment on it.
@ LVS, yep. You got it.
Casey u have are votes, dam lying libs
@ ann, it is hard for me to admit Callanan may win. I still have hope! NIACC may be correct, though, about Doug Nelson probably being tricked into trying to make the non-issue of Mr. Callanan’s property taxes into one. Mr. Nelson is a well informed person, but he is not a lawyer or an accountant. Republitard dirty trickery probably caused him to unwittingly damage his chances. These greedy rightwingnuts are wicked, and they are perpetual trouble for the righteous. Vote for Doug Nelson.
Does anybody know, why Nelson done this. Its like he is saying, he don’t know how this stuff works. Now my sister she lives down in Sarasota, in Florida. She still has a house in Ventura it is titled by one of them LLC’s. Anybody tells her she don’t pay property tax on count it come from her LLC account she would never let them hear the end. Who does Nelson think puts the money in Callahan’s account he pays taxes from. If your reading this Mr Nelson please put up a answer to me here.
Good thing nelson found out about this shady financhal deal i was all set to vote callanan but now I’m votin Nelson I don’t want my taxes going to florida. My girlfriend and i might be broke but we aint dumb.
@ CL Lion, you’re smarter than most Nelson supporters. Your grammar and spelling are better, too.
Desperate people will do desperate things.
… and dumb people do dumb things.
Good response from Casey. Perhaps I was too brash in grouping him in with all that disgusts me about the Clear Lake City Council? I like the idea of moving forward in a positive direction. Peaceful, quiet streets are a part of that positiveness in my opinion.
I know Doug, he is a good man not the kind to say we should not let them that don’t pay property taxes run. Somebody must of put him up to complain on this, I smell a sneak. Think he got set-up bad by somebody for a backfire, look what happened. Doug should be extra careful who gives him advise. Even somebody thats a friend can not always know to see how these things can go over. Some sneaky rich Republitard’s live over to the lake, it would be just like them to do some dirty set-up’s.
Retarded NIACC’s comments have absolutely nothing to do with this article and are nothing more than a personal slam against the Blodgett family.
Does this surprise anyone? Doug got 4th place out of four in the primary election and even made the comment to the delagetes that he was not the most electable person. Sad to see the election given to Casey- no way to recover from this. Only so much support a letter to the editor from a Canadian can generate… 41>153
Good catch doug you caught another cheatin right winger where do i send my donation to your campaign?
@ South shore, everybody we talked to tonight said Doug Nelson bought himself a bunch of trouble, him talking this way. Everybody but you on here, they all say the same thing. My wife told me driving home just a couple minutes ago she has changed her mind, will not vote for Nelson now. And she is a Democrat. How about you tell us how Callanan cheated on anything?
Big mistake here Doug. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. Farmers collect as much or more taxpayer money than anyone else around. Accusing someone of not paying taxes is bad for for someone who has collected so much free money.
@ LVS, Mr. Nelson is an expert on taxes, he got over $560,000.00 dollars of ours. Yes, glass house and throwing stones.
Taxes are very important to Nelson and all Democrats. If you have any money at all left in your pockets, you are not paying enough taxes.
What is Doug thinking here. I have read the story, seen it on the Face book to. The Callahan boy writes out checks to pay his tax, he just pays it with this LLC thing. Got me a funny feeling Doug maybe don’t know how this works or maybe he don’t want us to get it. Bruce Braly and Jack Hatch, they will not give this the time a day. You will see, Amanda will not even touch this thing. At the caucus I told people, we run Nelson again it won’t go no better then all them other times.
You would figure that a “candidate” who has lost twice before and lost in the primary would not turn negative. Since he brought up taxes, I think people would like to know that Mr. Doug Nelson has received over $560,000 in taxpayer subsidies since 1995. http://farm.ewg.org/persondetail.php?custnumber=A06647073
I admire Doug, but he did himself no good with this. He shall still get my vote, but no money. By opening this pandora’s box he did not seem to understand he made himself vulnerable on his USDA subsidies. I am for farm subsidies, btw. He also now may have to explain to farmers who pay their property taxes thru an LLC that he is not accusing them of not paying taxes. Raising this issue may also lead some people to believe that Doug isn’t as on top of things as much as he should be. : (
Mr. Nelson also receives a subsidy on his ag property taxes since the assessed value is significantly below the market value. In addition, he is allowed unfettered privledge to pollute our water, shifting the cost of reducing BOD to cities like Mason City.
maybe Nelson had himself some sips of the stuff Braley was drinking when he make fun of Chuck Grassley, him for being a farmer. I know a guy up to the V give Nelson some money. He will want it back now, I bet he will.