Town Hall Event OCT 17, 2024 @ 10am at Our Office
Currently, property taxes serve as a primary funding source for local governments and schools. The system was designed to provide stable, predictable revenue for essential services like education, emergency response, and road maintenance.
Property values are reassessed periodically, and taxes are adjusted accordingly, aiming to reflect the community's changing needs and property values.
Folks, our property tax system isn't working. Many of us are scared to open our tax bills, worried about sudden jumps we can't afford. This isn't right, and we need to fix it.
We want to make taxes more fair and easy to understand. Here's our plan: First, we'll put limits on how much taxes can go up each year. This will help you plan better and not worry about surprise increases.
Then, we'll look at getting rid of property taxes completely. Instead, we'll find better ways to pay for our schools, police, and other important services. This could mean more money in your pocket and better planning for our towns and cities.
We know this is a big change. It won't be easy, and we need to be careful. There are tough questions to answer, like how we'll pay for everything without property taxes. That's why we need your help and ideas.
With your support, we can make Missouri a better place for all of us. Let's work together to create a system that's fair, simple, and helps everyone in our state. Together, we can build a brighter future for Missouri.
Fellow Missourians, our property tax system is broken. We've seen the chaos in Jackson County, where homeowners faced shocking increases overnight. This isn't just a local issue—it's a symptom of a statewide problem that demands our attention. Our current system is unpredictable, often unfair, and places an undue burden on many, especially our seniors and those on fixed incomes. It's time for comprehensive reform to create a more equitable, transparent, and efficient way of funding our local services. We propose a two-step approach. First, immediate reforms: standardizing assessment procedures, capping annual increases, and expanding relief programs. These changes will provide quick relief to struggling homeowners. Second, we need to have a serious conversation about potentially abolishing property taxes altogether, replacing them with alternative funding sources. This is a bold step, but one that could bring significant benefits. Imagine the peace of mind of knowing your property taxes won't suddenly skyrocket. Picture a Missouri where local governments have stable, predictable funding for essential services. Envision a state that's more attractive to businesses, driving economic growth and job creation. These reforms could make Missouri more competitive, potentially boosting our population and improving our quality of life. We could create a more equitable funding system for education, ensuring every child has access to quality schools regardless of their zip code.
Now, I understand there are concerns. How will we replace the revenue? Won't this be complex to implement? What about potential unintended consequences? These are valid questions, and they're exactly why we need your support. We're not calling for hasty action. We're asking for your engagement in a thorough, thoughtful process. We need comprehensive studies, input from diverse stakeholders, and careful planning. We're proposing pilot programs and phased implementation to test and refine our approach. This won't be easy, but the potential rewards are immense. A fairer system for all Missourians. More stable funding for our schools and emergency services. A stronger, more vibrant economy. Together, we can create a property tax system that works for everyone. I ask for your support in this crucial endeavor. Let's work together to build a brighter future for Missouri. Thank you.
What if I told you we could make homeownership truly affordable and put more money in your pocket every month? That's our 'Home Free' initiative. We're going to abolish property taxes entirely. No more annual bills just for owning your piece of the American Dream. No more retirees forced to sell because they can't afford rising taxes. No more young families priced out of homeownership.
But here's the exciting part: we've got innovative plans to fund our schools and services without burdening homeowners. Imagine the peace of mind knowing that your home is truly yours, without the government's annual claim. Think about what you could do with that extra money each year. Start a business? Save for your kids' college? Finally take that dream vacation? If you could invest in your home without fear of raising your taxes, what improvements would you make first?
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Steven Bright for Missouri House of Representatives, District 25
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