Each year, the Belmont Citizens Forum asks Select Board candidates questions about issues facing our town. This year, Alex Howard, Geoff Lubien, and Matt Taylor provided answers. They were limited to 1,000 words. BCF Currently, about 95% of the property tax levy in Belmont comes from homeowners and 5% from business owners. a.  Is the development of more business space a realistic solution to Belmont’s financial challenges, with much of the existing commercial space empty? b.  The number of empty commercial spaces, both retail and office buildings, conveys that Belmont is not prospering or attractive. Does the Select Board have [READ MORE]