Count me among those opposed, at least until someone (anyone?) provides a coherent explanation as to why rental property ownership is not a business activity to be taxed at the same 3% rate as my own.
CLERE: You make the call, by Ed Clere (News and Tribune).
STATEHOUSE — In last week’s column, I noted that there were 22 days left for a vote on constitutional property tax caps. Now, a week later, we’re down to 15.
I didn’t hear from anyone opposed to the caps, which are contained in Senate Joint Resolution 1. The resolution was adopted by the House and Senate last year, and the Senate already has adopted it again this year.
After reading the column, it also strikes me that the Tribune is providing column space each week for what might become a partisan forum. Some might say that it already is. Once the Democrats have a candidate in place for the next election, does he or she get equal time? Is equal time merited now?
Kindly note that I consider Ed a friend, but I believe the preceding to be valid considerations worthy of answers.