Re: Best response to landowner tax complaints?



On 25 Apr 2005 07:36:31 -0700, "Quirk" <quirk@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>So, propose an even _bigger_ property tax increase, and at the same
>time, a per-capita usage property tax exemption. Convince your
>neighbours that property tax does not need to be reduced, just shifted
>from the average Joe owners to the fat cat large land owners.

I think this is a good idea. Propose a large enough rate increase and
per capita rebate so that about 80% of homeowners will actually pay
less tax. Most of the rest will pay only a little more tax, and those
who will pay significantly more can well afford it.

>That may work since by and large you are agreeing with them that
>_their_ property tax is too high.

Good point.

-- Roy L
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