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State Representative Carolyn Laine
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Sen. Chaudhray, Rep. Knuth and Rep. Laine disappointed in property tax relief veto
Minnesota State Legislature
State Senator Satveer Chaudhray
State Representative Kate Knuth
State Representative Carolyn Laine
Contact: Joan Nichols
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joan.nichols@house.mn
May 17, 2007
ST. PAUL – Three area legislators are disappointed in Governor Pawlenty's veto of their Property Tax Relief Bill. The bill would have delivered $452 million in permanent property tax relief to Minnesota homeowners.
"Every time the Governor picks up his veto pen he is missing an opportunity to engage in the real issues of the day in Minnesota and make a difference to our communities," said Rep. Carolyn Laine. "His recent veto against permanent property tax relief shows a genuine indifference and lack of leadership in delivering a fair and progressive property tax system to Minnesota homeowners."
The property tax relief bill would have provided permanent property tax relief for 99% of Minnesota property taxpayers by creating a 4th tier income tax tier on the top 1% of wealthiest income earners. Currently, these individuals pay a lower tax rate than middle-income people when all taxes are considered.
"When is this administration going to stop balancing the state budget on the back of property taxpayers?" asked Sen. Chaudhray. "Property taxes aren't about an individual's ability to pay. These increases are literally taxing some property owners out of their homes – seniors living on fixed incomes, young families starting out, small business owners and young farmers are barely keeping their head above water."
"The Governor's own Revenue Department reports Minnesota's tax system is becoming more regressive," said Rep. Knuth. "Minnesota homeowners are feeling more than a pinch; they're in need of a system that offers fair taxation to its citizens."
"Clearly we were hopeful that Gov. Pawlenty would be willing to come to the table to offer some relief from the 2.2 billion dollar property tax increases that have occurred under his administration," said Rep. Laine. "We must return Minnesota to a fair tax system unfortunately it looks like we won't have that opportunity in this session."
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