I am aware of the need for improved schools. I historically never vote against a school levy. But, I am concerned. No, more terrified. My mortgage payment has increased $80 a month for next year already & I have a $628 shortage in my escrow account. I don't know if that is due to taxes or what, but I do not know where I am supposed to get that money. I am 73 & still working because SS is not enough to live on. Not sure how long I can keep that pace up.
I get it. A modest property tax increase along with property values that seemed to skyrocket out of nowhere is a tough spot for many households. Taxes are increasing on both ends of that equation and it is putting people in a real pinch. I wish there was something more equitable that could be done, but school districts are pretty limited in how they can raise tax dollars for these type projects.
This means an average home in Troy assessed at $300,000 would pay an extra $732 per year on taxes. Where are seniors, on fixed income, supposed to get that kind of additional money? How about building/remodeling only one school at a time? This situation should have been addressed many years ago and money put aside. I got NO for FOUR schools. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068038160918
I am aware of the need for improved schools. I historically never vote against a school levy. But, I am concerned. No, more terrified. My mortgage payment has increased $80 a month for next year already & I have a $628 shortage in my escrow account. I don't know if that is due to taxes or what, but I do not know where I am supposed to get that money. I am 73 & still working because SS is not enough to live on. Not sure how long I can keep that pace up.
I get it. A modest property tax increase along with property values that seemed to skyrocket out of nowhere is a tough spot for many households. Taxes are increasing on both ends of that equation and it is putting people in a real pinch. I wish there was something more equitable that could be done, but school districts are pretty limited in how they can raise tax dollars for these type projects.
Lois Farrell Wiggin
This means an average home in Troy assessed at $300,000 would pay an extra $732 per year on taxes. Where are seniors, on fixed income, supposed to get that kind of additional money? How about building/remodeling only one school at a time? This situation should have been addressed many years ago and money put aside. I got NO for FOUR schools. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068038160918