Monday, May 3, 2010

“Ill. gov proposes property tax relief legislation” plus 3 more

“Ill. gov proposes property tax relief legislation” plus 3 more

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Ill. gov proposes property tax relief legislation

Posted: 03 May 2010 11:31 AM PDT

CHICAGO (AP) -- Gov. Pat Quinn is proposing legislation that he says would offer tax relief to millions of Illinois property owners.

Quinn plans to present the Homeowner's Property Tax Relief Initiative of 2010 to the General Assembly this week.

The legislation would create a Taxpayer Action Board modeled after the statewide utility watchdog that Quinn helped start in the 1980s.

Quinn says the taxpayer board would be independent and nonpartisan. It would help property owners appeal their tax bills and assessments.

The legislation also looks to make it easier for property owners to get information about the assessment process, including comparable sales statistics.

The proposal would also extend a provision that reduces homeowners' taxable value by $20,000.

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Property tax renewal passes

Posted: 03 May 2010 12:14 PM PDT

Bossier City residents voted to renew Saturday a property tax dedicated to police and fire.

An unofficial voter turn out of 9.6 percent voted 3,700 (80 percent) in favor to 911 (20 percent) against.

"I believe it's important for us to come out and vote for our police and fire fighters instead of knocking them down.

They're there for us as a community, so we need to support them as much as possible," said south Bossier resident April Aguilar.

Fire chief Sammy Halphen said the response was touching and overwhelming.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for continuing to support us, thank you for voting on a weekend, thank you for voting for this when economic times are tight," said Halphen. "We got the support we need to supply the same service Bossier City residents know. It means a lot to me and it means a lot to our service men."

The renewal is dedicated solely to police and fire. This means approximately $3 million for the departments.

The millage was at 4.68 but, by law, must be renewed at its original rate of 6 mills. The difference will mean $11.40 per year to a resident who owns a $100,000 home.

Edward Thomas came out to vote because he "wanted to support the police and fire".

While the election was overwhelmingly in favor of the renewal, some residents were against any tax increase.

Codi Carpenter voted no because he thought "We pay too much for taxes as it is." Chris Parks voted no because he thought "tax money should fund some other things in the city."

Had the renewal not passed, an estimated 60 police and fire jobs would have been cut, meaning slower response times and rationing of emergency personnel and services.

"I have 60 officers assigned to the patrol division. I would have to draw from other divisions. It would cut me across the board just to staff my patrol," Bossier City Police Chief Shane McWilliams told the Bossier Press-Tribune last week.

Halphen said the renewal will stabilize his and the police departments.

"This is keeping people at work — it's not about increasing. We've reduced the size of our department but the city's size and progress isn't decreasing. To put us behind and keep growing would've created a mismatch. To catch up would've been impossible," said Halphen.


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Quinn Wants Property Tax Capped

Posted: 03 May 2010 06:28 AM PDT

Updated: Monday, 03 May 2010, 8:18 AM CDT
Published : Monday, 03 May 2010, 8:18 AM CDT

    FOX Chicago News

    Chicago - Governor Quinn is calling for an overhaul of the state's property tax system.

    Quinn says the state of Illinois is trying to fund a 21st century education system with a 19th century tax system. He wants to continue the cap on property tax assessments in exchange for an increase in the state income tax.

    The cap expires at the end of this year, and half of all Chicago homeowners could face property tax increases if it's not extended.

    A vote on the proposal is expected by the end of the week.
     

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    Property-tax appeals up

    Posted: 03 May 2010 01:24 AM PDT

  • Wake Up !

    05/03/2010 10:14 AM

    If Florida taxed like NYC, you couldn't find a house for sale ! The assessed value is often miniscule .
    In Florida , when the sale price goes down , if there is the slightest drop in tax's it does not reflect the inflationary increases . Unless you own a trailer .They say it is going down , but only a drop in the bucket.
    If property tax doubled over the past ten years , due to inflated prices , it certainly hasn't been cut in half with a declining real estate market , which saw prices get sliced by two thirds in some places !. And then they will raise the millage rate to compensate . Their interest is to keep the county payroll manned . No lay offs !
    A politician is a politician no matter where you go .
    "Here comes the blind commissioner,
    They say he is in a trance,
    One hand is in your pocket,
    The other is in his pants!"

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