Dealing with Property Taxes Once and For All

By Rosemary M. Brown

As a 35 year resident, and a homeowner, I know that soaring property taxes are forcing too many residents to have to make difficult decisions or sell their homes. I also know that the politicians in Harrisburg promised property tax relief, but continue to let us down. This is my plan to do something about it.

Despite passing gaming legislation and promising to use the money to reduce our local property taxes, the politicians are spending it on their pet projects-including to build a stadium in Pittsburgh! As Representative, I will stand up to the politicians and force them to keep their promise and provide real property tax relief with that money.

Step Two: Get Back Our Fair Share

For too long, Pike and Monroe Counties have been left behind when it comes to getting the school aid that would help hold down property taxes. In fact, our current Representative supported a law that actually resulted in more money being sent AWAY from our schools than to them. As a result, our local property taxes have skyrocketed. In Harrisburg, I will work to ensure that the Poconos gets back its fair share of education funding to relieve the burden on homeowners.

Step Three: Find a Better Solution

The problem with property taxes is that they are unfair to homeowners and seniors. The best solution is to replace the current system with a new way to fund our schools that is fair to all taxpayers and ensures our local schools receive the funding they need. As Representative, I will investigate the many proposals to find the best way to eliminate property taxes once and for all.