NATE CAST LIVE – AUGUST 12, 2026 | Why Are Property Taxes So High?

NATE CAST LIVE PODCAST SUMMARY – AUGUST 12, 2026This week on NATE CAST LIVE, I sit down with North Tonawanda Councilman Willard Schulmeister for a fun conversation that goes in just about every direction.We tackle the question everyone asks: Why are property taxes so high? Will breaks down where your tax dollars actually go, what’s driving costs, and why it’s not always as simple as people think.We also talk politics. Will is a Democrat who voted for Donald Trump, and he shares why he made that choice—and why he’s since grown tired of Trump and where things have gone.Of course, we couldn’t resist swapping stories about North Tonawanda—old memories, favorite places, how the city has changed, and what it’s doing well today.And we wrap things up with a conversation about data centers, the promises they make, the concerns surrounding them, and why they’re becoming such a hot topic across Western New York.It’s a laid-back conversation with plenty of laughs, a few disagreements, and lots of local talk. Give it a listen!