Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Issue ---> Property Taxes

You purchase a new house. Its taxes are 2,000 per year. OK, you decide that, although you can barely afford the mortgage, you will also sacrifice to pay those taxes. The problem? County taxes are going up 10% and after 10 years you are now paying $4,000 annually.

Not to worry. Our elected officials come to the rescue. Their solution is to try to make you feel better. They say: "why, your property value is skyrocketing, you are the winner", "the kids need a good education", "expenses keep going up." REALLY!

I attended a citizens meeting where people testified as to the hardships they were suffering due to these taxes. One citizen was forced to sell her house. The meeting was attended by both County and state officials. So what happened: NOTHING!

For more information see: SAINT LOUIS COUNTY RESIDENTS FOR PROPERTY TAX RELIEF NOW