[kuyan]

> some people are philosophically opposed to easy taxes

I listened to a couple of episodes of Planet Money a while back that others might find relevant. They address how some state / local governments raise money in regions where opposition to taxes is high.

The Liberty City (https://www.npr.org/2019/10/18/771371881/episode-945-the-lib...)

Fine and Punishment (https://www.npr.org/2021/02/12/967260423/planet-money-fine-a...)

Essentially, the subjects of each episode use the justice system to raise funds from speeding tickets, court / prison fees, etc.