I read that the people against this said it can hurt far more if this passes. Really, how? So maybe sales tax goes higher? So what. Then you have a choice. Property taxes we have no choice.
Exactly, plus in that case you can't lose your home for not paying it. That's the real issue - the fact that we don't really own our property, we're renting it.
North Dakota does have what is called a Legacy Fund which collects money from oil revenues. That is capped at 30%. Plus the state has a budget surplus so the state can afford to put an end to property taxes.
I read that the people against this said it can hurt far more if this passes. Really, how? So maybe sales tax goes higher? So what. Then you have a choice. Property taxes we have no choice.
Exactly, plus in that case you can't lose your home for not paying it. That's the real issue - the fact that we don't really own our property, we're renting it.
North Dakota does have what is called a Legacy Fund which collects money from oil revenues. That is capped at 30%. Plus the state has a budget surplus so the state can afford to put an end to property taxes.