Armstrong weighs in on property tax discussion

Armstrong weighs in on property tax discussion

(BISMARCK, ND) – North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong still feels confident a compromise will be reached when it comes to the property tax debate currently in conference committee. “I think we’ll get there,” he said. “I bet we end up very close to something we proposed.” The proposal Armstrong is talking about was laid out in his State of the State address. It includes a relief amount of $1,500 with no skin in the game amendment. “The good news…

Vote against permanent property tax hikes for schools

Vote against permanent property tax hikes for schools

Elon’s town manager offers cuts to offset potential 1.5-cent property tax hike

Elon’s town manager has preemptively proposed tens of thousands of dollars in spending cuts in response to pushback against a potential property tax hike that has been the centerpiece of his suggested budget for the next fiscal year. Town manager Richard Roedner shared these prospective cuts with Elon’s town council on Monday due the resistance that some of the council’s members have shown to his recommended tax increase, which would add 1.5 cen…

When it comes to voting on property tax referendums, the few decide for the many

When it comes to voting on property tax referendums, the few decide for the many There are two types of referendums — binding and advisory. The government is legally required to act on binding referendum results. Advisory referendums aren’t legally binding and are often used to measure public opinion before making a governmental decision. That... Read More “When it comes to voting on property tax referendums, the few decide for the many” » The p…