Letter: Pretending to help property taxpayers

State lawmakers in New Hampshire are revisiting a bill that would mandate strict caps on school budgets. Critics call this effort a “scheme” that merely pretends to bring relief to property taxpayers, asserting that Granite Staters don’t want such regulations. The letter urges legislators to listen to public sentiment before forging ahead.

Letter: Pretending to help property taxpayers

City of Burlington increasing property taxes

The Burlington City Council has approved a plan to collect additional revenue through property taxes beginning in 2026. While the exact details remain limited, the council’s decision marks a key step in planning the city’s future budget.

City of Burlington increasing property taxes

Janesville council approves sizable preliminary levy increase

A once-promising outlook for minimal tax changes has shifted with the Janesville City Council’s approval of a substantial preliminary levy increase. Local residents may now face a steeper property tax burden than initially expected in the coming year.

Janesville council approves sizable preliminary levy increase

Nashville resident faces steep property tax hike, fears losing family home

A longtime West Nashville homeowner worries he may no longer afford the house his father built, as a recent assessment shows the property’s value climbed by $340,000 since 2021. The steep property tax increase now looms as a financial hurdle, potentially forcing him to leave the place he’s always called home.