Property Taxes
Summary
It makes no sense that our property taxes should go up exorbitantly
just because the assessed values of our homes (our "primary residences") increase. Just ask
yourself one question: Did my salary go up at the same rate as the
assessed value on my house?
And does it not border on criminality that when we reach retirement
age we might have to move out of our homes because we cannot afford the
taxes? Or that one of the biggest bills we have to worry about is
paying our property taxes?
The current state of affairs is just plain wrong.
Proposal
Introduce or support legislation that would eliminate that portion of property taxes
that the State receives; and work with counties to greatly reduce the
taxes they receive. Additionally, eliminate entirely the property
tax
for those who are 65 or older
- let them enjoy the golden years they have earned without having to
worry about not being able to stay in their own homes because they
cannot afford the property tax.
