By Brian Massie, A Watchman on the Wall, An Independent Populist
We thank Lake County Commissioner John Plecnik for taking a stance on the fact that the ever-increasing property taxes are pricing seniors and those living on fixed incomes out of their homes.
Commissioner Plecnik was very vocal about the citizens not just sitting by and letting the State legislators abdicate their authority to fix the property tax for seniors quickly. He asked that everyone contact their State legislators and politely express their concerns about the property taxes.
If you are unsure of your State Representative follow this link:
This will take you to a website that you can enter your address and your State Representative’s name and picture will appear. Click on the district number and it will take you to the Representative webpage.
Here is a link to find your State Senator: https://www.ohiosenate.gov/
This will take you to a website that you can enter your address and your State Senator’s name and picture will appear. Click on the district number and it will take you to the Representative webpage.
(Here is a suggested letter to Ohio Representatives and Senators regarding the ever-increasing property taxes)
(Date)
(Name and Address)
Subject: Ohio Property Taxes
Dear _____________________:
The ever-increasing property taxes have created an untenable situation for most Ohio residents. This is a severe problem compounded by the recent inflationary gains in our property values.
This issue crosses all political lines, and economic status. The current system of property taxes is overly complex, taxing the residential homeowners and commercial property owners on unrealized gains, and is not sustainable.
We are requesting that the Ohio legislature make a serious attempt to simplify the taxation system. Simply increasing the homestead exemption, or any other marginal attempt to solve the problem will not be acceptable. We suggest elimination of the taxation of unrealized gains and ensuring that those over 65 years of age are not taxed out of their homes that they have worked all their lives to achieve. For immediate relief, we request a rollback of the recent sexennial revaluation increases.
ANY TAX THAT CAUSES A CITIZEN TO BECOME HOMELESS IS IMMORAL!
Respectfully submitted,
Here are two additional videos of Commissioner Plecnik speaking out on behalf of senior citizens.
Here are banners that we created getting the message out to everyone about the plight of our seniors.
Categories: Lake, Real Estate Taxes, State of Ohio, Uncategorized