We were appalled when our property taxes took a 34% leap last year, especially because the governor and the Legislature could have prevented it, but did nothing other than to return a token portion of our prior payments in the form of a rebate. It was good political theater, but pretty pathetic.
Property taxes are a significant burden, and their regressive nature is a serious concern. While we understand the vital role these taxes play in funding essential services like schools and local government, the continued upward pressure on them is unsustainable.
As costs for these services inevitably...
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