Jim Douglas on Tax Reform

Republican VT Governor

Reduced property tax rate by 7 cents

We must address the issue of property taxes in this state. Farmers, working families and small businesses are all being squeezed by soaring property tax bills. I am pleased that we were able to reduce the property tax rate by 7 cents this legislative session but more must be done.

I've proposed a cap on property taxes. Unfortunately, the legislature did not act on this reasonable step to help Vermont tax payers but I will continue to work to reduce the property tax burden Vermonters are faced with

Source: Campaign website, www.jimdouglas.com, "Issues" Nov 7, 2006

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