Ratepayer
/ˈreɪtpeɪər/
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Pro Tip 1/3Local Context
Used when discussing issues relating to local government services or funding in one's community. 
The ratepayers association held a meeting to discuss the new public park expenses.
Pro Tip 2/3Ownership Implication
Implies that the individual is a property owner or renter within the jurisdiction of the local government. 
As a ratepayer, she had a stake in the town's zoning decisions.
Pro Tip 3/3Public Concern
Often used in discussions where people are expressing concerns or opinions on how tax money is spent. 
Ratepayers voiced their objections to the proposed increase in waste collection fees.