COLUMN: South Side Homeowner Urges Support for Property Tax Relief Referendum
Longtime resident says measure would help ease the financial burden of rising property taxes
As a longtime homeowner on the South Side, I am deeply concerned about the rising cost of property taxes. With inflation and other expenses continuing to rise, many homeowners are struggling to make ends meet. That's why I am writing today to urge my fellow residents to support the upcoming property tax relief referendum.
The referendum, which will be on the ballot in November, would provide a much-needed break for homeowners by reducing property taxes by 5%. This would save the average homeowner hundreds of dollars a year, and it would make a real difference in people's lives.
I know that some people may be hesitant to support a tax cut, but I believe that this referendum is a responsible way to provide relief to homeowners. The reduction in property taxes would be offset by an increase in the sales tax, which would be paid by everyone who shops in the city. This means that the burden would be shared by all residents, not just homeowners.
I urge you to learn more about the property tax relief referendum and to vote in favor of it on election day. This is an important opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our homeowners, and I believe that it is the right thing to do.
Here are some of the benefits of the property tax relief referendum:
- It would save the average homeowner hundreds of dollars a year.
- It would provide relief to homeowners who are struggling to make ends meet.
- It would make homeownership more affordable for everyone.
- It would boost the local economy by putting more money in the pockets of consumers.
