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Colleagues accused Hernandez of accepting kickbacks from ALFs — many with records of poor care — eager to fill beds with clients whose bills are subsidized by taxpayers.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
While the mayor cites a downtick in the number of people living on the streets, many critics say that not nearly enough progress has been made on homelessness, given huge taxpayer investments in housing and services.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The administration has also repeatedly claimed the ballroom will be privately financed and will not rely on taxpayer funding.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
If this pattern continues, Maryland taxpayers will face growing pressure in future years, whether through higher taxes, deeper spending cuts or both.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026
While the mayor cites a downtick in the number of people living on the streets, many critics say that not nearly enough progress has been made on homelessness, given huge taxpayer investments in housing and services.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The administration has also repeatedly claimed the ballroom will be privately financed and will not rely on taxpayer funding.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 2 Apr. 2026
If this pattern continues, Maryland taxpayers will face growing pressure in future years, whether through higher taxes, deeper spending cuts or both.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Taxpayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/taxpayer. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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taxpayer
noun
tax·pay·er
ˈtak-ˌspā-ər 
: one that pays or is responsible for paying a tax
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