Wonders never cease!

From Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors' webpage "What is GPAR?":

The Association has always been an advocate of private property owners, as well as an ardent crusader against government spending and unnecessary real estate tax increases... In April 2000, GPAR succeeded in its legislative attempts promoting the constitutional right to hang “SOLD” signs in Philadelphia. That same year, ten-year real estate tax abatements for new residential construction, home improvements and commercial, industrial and deteriorated properties were reached legislatively.

So far so bad...

The Association has recently supported legislation written by the Philadelphia City Controller's Office examining the implementation of a Land Value Tax. It is strongly believed that this form of taxation can eliminate onerous taxes such as the wage tax, real estate tax, business privilege taxes, etc.

As of April 11, 2002, GPAR was instrumental in a major campaign to lower the city wage tax and successfully lobbied Philadelphia City Council resulting in a 16-0 unanimous decision to pass the legislation.

Wot?

Spotted by Stuart King at HPC.