Property tax splitting GOP House?
Dank, R-Oklahoma City, said today House Speaker Chris Benge, R-Tulsa, should “step up on this vital issue or step down and let someone else lead the House” in enacting it.
“I was frankly astonished by the speaker’s recent statements in opposition to these simple and fair reforms,” said Dank, who has authored measures that would cap annual property tax increases at 3 percent and freeze those taxes for seniors over 65.
“Not only are his statements out of touch with the core Republican principle of limited government we were sent here to espouse, they are factually incorrect,” Dank said.
He said his property tax reforms would result in no revenue reductions to schools or counties, and would have no effect on the state budget.
Benge told the Tulsa World that now is not the time to further limit increases in property valuations.
“I just don’t think that the timing is good to reduce revenue,” Benge said.
Dank said Benge “needs to step up on this vital issue” by allowing the House to vote on it “or step down and let someone else lead the House to make it happen.”
- Michael McNutt, Capitol Bureau
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Dank wants to freeze property taxes for rich seniors (like himself) but not for any middle class families. He thinks the world revolves around the elderly and doesnt care about middle class families raising kids. Mr. Dank – if you – who make over six figures, who was a former democrat lobbyist making money off of workers comp system, can afford to pay your fair share of property tax, why do you deserve an exemption while others do not? (by the way poor seniors property taxes are already frozen)
It would seem to me that setting property tax increases to 1% helps middle class as well as any one else. Government will never really limit the amount of money they can take from constituants. The only way that happens is for tax payers to decide how much is enough and where to restrict it. I suggest one way is a Calif. Prop 13 proposal, a 1% limit with roll back, or politicians truely come up with a limit on property taxes. High proprety taxes hurts realestate.
A property tax cap would apply to all property owners.My property taxes go up the maximums 5% every year.If Benge is not going to support Republican core values of lower taxes then he should step down.The education budget is bloated with high paid bureaucrats who never see the inside of a classroom.Thank you David Dank.
I am tired of my property taxes going up an automatic 5% every year I am a retired Senior and with fixed income makes is harder and harder every year to stay ahead This year is even worse with Politicans saying no inflation and yet everthing continues to go up. If those in office cannot get it then I say less VOTE them out and get some one in whom will come up with fresh ideas. Incumbents had better listen people are fed up with the system.
How about this idea….base property tax on the ACTUAL value of the house, not on the “market value” as determined by Realtors.
Its an incestuous relationship between private industry and government because both entities want home values to go up, so realtors can resell houses for big profits, and government can charge more taxes.
I just don’t see how a brand new house in perfect condition could cost $125,000 and 10 years later its old and needs repair but magically is worth $250,000.
If you are tired of 5% increase per year on your property taxes as I am send Chris Benge a E-mail and get all your friends to do the same If you are in District 68 especially then spread the word. If politicians will not restrict property taxes then the voters must. Dank’s work is commendable but I suggest a 1% cap including bond issues and a roll back to the time when 5% increases became the rule. Send your comments to chrisbenge@okhouse.gov
Rich has a good idea of basing property taxes on the actual value of the house not on market value as determined by realtors. what are you thoughts people???
I also would like to see the tax increase’s stop. When you get to retire and are on a fix income and your government thinks you don’t need an increase in your benefits you take a cut in pay. If you don’t aggree wait until you get to retirement and own a home and are on a fixed income and than you will see what everyone was saying and it will be to late as your property tax’s will really be high. There needs to be away that everyone can share the tax burden as not everyone owns a home and are supported by schools,police,fire and city/county employees. We need more Mr. Danks that care about the citizens and we need to get behind our elected process.
Well, I just retired & had my fixed income budget ready to go but, after 4 years, I keep seeing my property taxes going up to the point that I may have to find extra incoming or cut back on heat in the winter.
I am also tired of the constant 5% increase each you. Politicians, they only represent big govt. & a massive load of bureaucrats who demand pay raises each year at our expense & we end up with no heat in the winter.
Every time someone attempts to limit property taxes they yell about ” no time to reduce revenue”. The public needs to understand that taxes will go up just less rapidly than most politicians want. Benge should support the 1% limit or get off the republican registration. I think we need to go furthur; roll back property taxes to the level they were when the 5% was approved. They will first cut police and fire and teachers. Why is that do you think? Who are the authors of the 1% and 3% property tax limit. Thank you for moving this forward. Hang in there!