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State Representative Paul Marquart
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-6829
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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Statement from State Rep. Paul Marquart, Chair of the Property and Local Sales Tax Division, on the Governor’s proposed constitutional amendment:
“I think we all agree our common goal is to reduce the tax burden on average Minnesotans, and as Chair of the Property and Local Sales Tax Division, I am open to all efforts to reduce taxes on those who can least afford it.
I invite the Governor to explain how he will work to reduce the property tax increases he has placed on Minnesotans since he took office. Since 2002, property taxes have increased by $3.1 billion, an increase of 86% for homeowners alone. These historic increases hit those who can afford it the least the hardest – seniors citizens, farmers, and young families just starting out. I just don’t think it’s fair that senior citizens pay a larger share of their income on property taxes than millionaires.
I would also like to ask my colleagues on the other side of the aisle if they are willing to address the unfairness in our tax system that asks those most fortunate to pay a smaller percentage than everyone else."
News Items
- Marquart Selected to Chair House Education Finance Committee - (Posted: 2012-11-16 00:00:00)
- 2012 SESSION UPDATE - (Posted: 2012-05-15 00:00:00)
- May 15th deadline to pay property taxes stings Greater Minnesota homeowners, business owners and farmers - (Posted: 2012-05-15 00:00:00)
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