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We tried to move from Chicago area to Houston area this summer, but job offer fell through. Houston area has a lot going for it, low cost of living, pro-growth government, less tax heavy government, milder climate. But Chicago area still continues to add more people and jobs than it loses. So I don't think Metro Chicago will lose #3 to Metro Houston anytime soon. I do see where city proper, Houston may annex surrounding unincorporated areas and become #3.
That would be pulling a L.A to become # 2. I think they may try it again for #1 if they can get close enough. Who knows. Its L.A. They think they are the best =]
As Ed McMahon would say "You are correct!"
Chicago summers are much better than Houston summers, but Houston winter and spring are better IMO.
True, true. I think our Fall is eons nicer too. It about averages out I guess. Have a nice summer and fall, vs a milder winter and spring. I just prefer Chicagoland, thats all. And besides, Im one who actually loves winter. I dont know what Id do without it. Be bored I guess?
We tried to move from Chicago area to Houston area this summer, but job offer fell through. Houston area has a lot going for it, low cost of living, pro-growth government, less tax heavy government, milder climate. But Chicago area still continues to add more people and jobs than it loses. So I don't think Metro Chicago will lose #3 to Metro Houston anytime soon. I do see where city proper, Houston may annex surrounding unincorporated areas and become #3.
I hope the city of Houston eventually annexes the Woodlands next. (The Woodlands is about to reach over a 100,000 in pop.) They use the infrastructure that Houston pays for such as: The airports, the Ship channel, the Medical Center, etc, etc. Most of them work in Houston yet they don't pay taxes to the city of Houston. In addition, they are part of the melting pot that Houston is, so they need to be politically represented in the city of Houston.
I hope the city of Houston eventually annexes the Woodlands next. (The Woodlands is about to reach over a 100,000 in pop.) They use the infrastructure that Houston pays for such as: The airports, the Ship channel, the Medical Center, etc, etc. Most of them work in Houston yet they don't pay taxes to the city of Houston. In addition, they are part of the melting pot that Houston is, so they need to be politically represented in the city of Houston.
2,208,180 is the estimate for Houston if it does annex the woodlands the city will jump to 2,307,000.. plus the growth it is already experiencing, that would be about 2,357,000 big time growth.. since its one of the only cities in america that is still BOOOMING!
^ booming by expanding their civic borders to eat up more land. Lots of cities are still booming if you look at the overall metro population, the true population of the "city". Most cities at some point finally become cut off from expanding themselves, and the suburbs take over. It doesn't mean it isn't all still one "city" or urban area.
I hope the city of Houston eventually annexes the Woodlands next. (The Woodlands is about to reach over a 100,000 in pop.) They use the infrastructure that Houston pays for such as: The airports, the Ship channel, the Medical Center, etc, etc. Most of them work in Houston yet they don't pay taxes to the city of Houston. In addition, they are part of the melting pot that Houston is, so they need to be politically represented in the city of Houston.
I thought The Woodlands payed a portion of their sales tax to Houston as part of a deal to AVOID annexation. So, if my often fuzzy memory is correct, how does this constitute not paying taxes to Houston?
I thought The Woodlands payed a portion of their sales tax to Houston as part of a deal to AVOID annexation. So, if my often fuzzy memory is correct, how does this constitute not paying taxes to Houston?
The city of Houston and the Woodlands have reached a temporary agreement last year, in which the Woodlands pay some kind of "tax" to the city of Houston. However the next mayor of Houston will have to seriously consider the permanent annexation of the Woodlands.
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I think our Fall is eons nicer too. It about averages out I guess. Have a nice summer and fall, vs a milder winter and spring. I just prefer Chicagoland, thats all. And besides, Im one who actually loves winter. I dont know what Id do without it. Be bored I guess? 
