I am helping her put large signs around TX hope she wins. I have told most property owners I know about her doing away with property tax. Every one of them is for her so far. We know the people who don’t own property will be glad to see the tax put on sales tax so they help pay for their kids education. We know they don’t feel right with us paying way, they want to help pay for their kids.
Think about apartments and home rentals being lowered after owners no longer owe property tax. Think about Texans having all that extra money to spend or invest? Even if the sales tax goes up to the maximum estimate of 15%, food and utilities and probably other items will be exempt so even the poorest get a fair shake and like you say, share in paying for their children’s education.
Spreading the burden across all consumers is the most sensible way finance the state’s needs and I like to think Texas will pioneer this and show the way for others to follow.
Thank you for helping spread the word for Medina. I have tried in vain to post some articles. Would you have the time to post them for me if I send you the URL? Here is one I found tonight about the property tax study that Medina has relied on.
http://www.star-telegram.com/242/story/1936141.html