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Mopar151

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1. I'm in NH

Reply to Diamond_Dog (Original post)

Fri Jul 25, 2025, 05:23 PM

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Where "poor town" property taxes are absolutely brutal! Much of it is cost shifting from mandatory programs. that were once Federally or State funded.

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There is a growing movement in Ohio to eliminate property taxes. [View all] Diamond_Dog Friday OP

I'm in NH Mopar151 Friday #1

That's a big problem! I feel for you! Diamond_Dog Friday #4

The reports I've seen suggested a larger sales tax. Xavier Breath Friday #2

These "No property taxes!" movements are usually funded by corporate interests. sop Friday #3

Apparently this movement is a grassroots movement mostly by homeowners. Diamond_Dog Friday #6

Just like Prop 13, the "People's Initiative" that set off the RWNJ revolt of the eighties which Reagan rode into office. eppur_se_muova Friday #12

This is what I always think of when I hear about school vouchers .... *businesses* pay most of the cost of schools. eppur_se_muova Friday #10

Taxes should only come in play when at140 Friday #5

Yes I think *reform* not *eliminate* Diamond_Dog Friday #7

Or no property tax on home once retired -- which is what we have in AL. Called a "homestead exemption". eppur_se_muova Friday #11

Elderly still usecity services Envirogal Saturday #16

Respectfully Disagree at140 Saturday #17

The state will raise the money in some other way..... Different taxes, fees, licenses, tolls, permits, whatever. Norrrm Friday #8

or they could privatize services DBoon Friday #9

Delinquency on property taxes can cost you your home. You'll know that difference. eppur_se_muova Friday #13

I just paid the last half of my property taxes... slightlv Friday #14

Property tax is somewhat regressive overall IbogaProject Saturday #15