Nebraska Democrats: Property Tax Relief Top Priority for Citizens
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 10, 2007
Contact: Eric Fought
(402) 434-2184
eric@nebraskademocrats.org
Nebraska Democrats: Property Tax Relief Top Priority for Citizens
LINCOLN, Neb. – On the eve of Governor Dave Heineman’s “State of the State” address, Nebraska Democrats called on the Governor to work with members of the Unicameral to find solutions to Nebraska’s continuing property tax situation.
In Heineman’s inaugural address last week and in recent press statements, he has stated that income tax cuts and the repeal of the estate tax top his priorities for the coming year.
“Throughout the campaign leading up to November’s general election, our candidates running up and down the ballot throughout the state heard strong messages from voters regarding the out-of-control property tax rates in Nebraska,” said Matt Connealy, Executive Director of the Nebraska Democratic Party. “It was clear through these discussions that property tax relief topped the agenda of the citizens of our state.”
While Heineman states that property taxes are a local issue – their continued rise and burden on taxpayers is indeed a statewide issue. In a press conference this morning, Connealy called on Heineman to address the issue in the halls of the capitol.
“The Nebraska Democratic Party encourages the Governor to keep an eye on the ball,” said Connealy. “Repealing the estate tax and adding income tax cuts will do little to benefit the majority of our citizens.”
Connealy noted that Nebraska is fortunate to have elected many outstanding new senators representing various areas of the state in the Unicameral whose fresh ideas and enthusiasm Heineman should tap into for the betterment of the state.
Nebraska residents are encouraged to sign a petition encouraging Governor Heineman to work with state senators to make property tax relief a priority. The online petition is located on our website, www.nebraskademocrats.org.