CTP (S3E116) The Fight Against Property Tax

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)"CTP (S3E116) The Fight Against Property TaxExploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond Property taxes transform homeownership into an endless rental agreement with the government, creating a system where no one truly owns their property and seniors risk losing homes they've paid off.• Carla Wagner founded Ax MI Tax (axmitax.org) to eliminate property taxes through a ballot initiative• During COVID, business owners and landlords still had to pay property taxes even when income was restricted• The slogan "Lose your spouse, lose your house" highlights how seniors on fixed incomes can lose homes when a spouse dies• Michigan added $30 billion in spending over six years without improving essential services• Property tax elimination could be funded by returning to pre-COVID spending levels• School funding is complex - most property tax school millages fund facilities, not education• Biblical charity teaches self-sufficiency while government programs often create dependency• Similar property tax elimination efforts are underway in Ohio, Texas, Florida, and other states• Citizens can bypass politicians through ballot initiatives rather than waiting for legislative actionTo support the initiative, visit axmitax.org to volunteer as a petition circulator or sign the petition if you're a Michigan resident (contact axmitax.org to start Property Tax elimination battle in your State). A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the showJLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE- Author, Blogger, Podcaster