HB 1670, which revises the arbitrary
property tax cap to tie to your city’s cost drivers – inflation and population up to 3% – passed out of the House Finance Committee on February 21. We appreciate the strong showing of city support in the hearing last week.
Now that the bill has moved prior to the fiscal cut-off deadline, take some time to thank your legislators and ask them to support the bill moving to the next step in the process – out of the Rules Committee and a vote on the House floor.
Remind them that:
- This local option would help local governments keep up with increasing costs of services.
- Cities and other local governments rely on property taxes as a major revenue source for services.
- Local officials are trusted with making good decisions to address the needs of the communities they are elected to represent.
Thanks to all city officials who took time to testify or express support for HB 1670 at last week’s hearing.
See AWC’s property tax fact sheet for more information.