Topic: Internet Sales

The specific wording of the Gonzales garage sale ordinance may inadvertently include internet sales through platforms like eBay and Craigslist. The $25 permit fee and the limit of two sales per year are framed by the city as measures to protect property values and safety. Plans are discussed to document the impact of the new rules by filming interactions with residents holding garage sales over the weekend.

Despite a "no new taxes" pledge, Mitt Romney oversaw a $5 billion increase in annual state spending during his four-year term. He implemented numerous "fees" that functioned as taxes, including tripling gun license costs, closing loopholes for internet sales taxes, and enabling local business property tax hikes.