Taylor Moreland - Kansas House 7 - Property Taxes

Taylor Moreland is running for Kansas House District 7, representing parts of Labette County including Parsons and Neosho County including parts of Chanute.Moreland supports the idea of requiring landlords to pass property tax reductions on to tenants, emphasizing the need for accountability. She discusses concerns about landlords benefiting from lower property taxes without reducing rent, particularly in situations where tenants see no financial relief. She also raises issues with landlords who do not live in the community, including corporate ownership, and how that can impact local housing conditions.She connects this to broader concerns she has raised at city commission meetings, questioning what safeguards exist to hold landlords accountable. Speaking from her experience as a renter, she notes that property taxes are not always a direct concern for tenants, especially when savings are not passed down, reinforcing her focus on policies that directly impact renters.See the full interview on Kansas Helen Substack and learn more about Kansas House District 7. You can now also watch on Kansas Helen YouTube or listen on the Kansas Helen Podcast on Apple and Spotify Get full access to Kansas Helen at kansashelen.substack.com/subscribe