Pahrumpians will soon be able to find short answers to questions about incorporation at their fingertips with the Incorporation Advisory Board's pending release of a brochure on its findings.

It will give brief answers to some of the most common questions about incorporation (many of which were asked, but not necessarily answered, during the town's previous efforts of obtaining cityhood) and is likely to be a worthwhile supplement for the upcoming series of public meetings to be held through May and June.

First on the list of frequently asked questions, and probably on most residents' minds, is the money matter.

"Will incorporation cause my taxes to go up?" is succinctly answered.

"Incorporation itself will not raise taxes," the brochure states bluntly.

It goes on to explain tax increases as the natural result of inflation and the likelihood of increasing taxes whether or not Pahrump becomes a city.

However, there is also a reminder of the new state tax cap limiting increases on residential properties to 3 percent per year and 8 percent on commercial properties.

Second on the list of queries is whether cityhood would force residents to hook up to a utility.

"NO!" the brochure emphatically proclaims in capital letters, going on to explain the only reason one would be forced to do so would be in the event of a federal Environmental Protection Agency mandate due to ground contamination.

In that case, according to the pamphlet, "An incorporated city has more ways to generate money from the federal government than does an incorporated town").

Also tackled in a mere two lines is the myth that cityhood would banish residents to "tiny lots."

The answer to this query is "no" as well; a city of Pahrump would still abide by its master plan and zoning.

As far as the area to be incorporated, that would be limited to the town boundaries of 367 square miles.

Nor would becoming a city add an extra layer of government, the brochure explains.

The Pahrump Town Advisory Board would be disbanded and five city council members would be elected. The city would have a city manager and a mayor as well, both chosen from among city residents.

Those entities would be in charge of Pahrump -- and only Pahrump -- the brochure quickly explains.

"The county makes most of the major decisions in Pahrump," the pamphlet says. "However, the county commissioners must consider the needs of the entire county.

A locally elected mayor and city council would do what is best for Pahrump."

Furthermore, an incorporated city would still be eligible for payment equal to taxes (PETT) funds.

The pamphlet contains a lot of other additional information, including definitions and areas where Pahrump as a city would have control.

It is meant to be not only a quick guide to incorporation but a supplement to public meetings which will include PowerPoint presentations given by a member of the board.