That is a fair and reasonable question. It has to be addressed, obviously. But (again my fantasy) in my opinion that should be decided after we determine what really are basic services. Right now, basic services are any damn thing they decide they want to spend money on. And nothing is ever a one time expenditure. "What were once luxuries are now necessities". The unwritten motto of government.
First off, the idea that property tax pays for basic services is a joke. I just paid $8k in “impact fees” to hook up water and sewer. Now, what could be more basic than that ?
The proposal to eliminate property tax and replace the revenue with a small sales tax increase makes so much sense it will never succeed.
These bastards will pass “reforms” that change nothing and say they fought for “the little guy”.
Time to return to tar and feathers.