Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha to Address Illinois Property Tax Crisis

Rep. Haas

Loading

Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha to Address Illinois Property Tax Crisis (Kankakee, IL) — Yesterday, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Lemont) for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area.

“I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents who are angry, upset, and scared,” said Rep. Haas. “Families are not able to stay together. Seniors cannot stay in the homes where they raised their families. Young families cannot afford to live in the communities they grew up in. Generational homes are lost.”

Rep. Haas also highlighted the effect of high property tax rates on minority communities, such as Park Forest, which is 70% African American and saw property tax bills as high as 43% of the assessed value. This comes in contrast to other communities, such as Winnetka, with rates around 8.3%.

“How is this fair to our communities?” said Rep. Haas. “Why are the supermajority legislators not advocating for the communities that have already seen a lack of investment and economic growth? We should be doing everything we can to ensure ALL Illinoisans have the opportunity to work hard, raise a family, even open a business, and be able to afford to do so.”

To watch Rep. Haas’ full remarks at the press conference, please click here.

Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha to Address Illinois Property Tax Crisis

Advertisement

Related Articles

The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax

Loading

The Secret IRS Files: Trove of Never-Before-Seen Records Reveal How the Wealthiest Avoid Income Tax – In 2007, Jeff Bezos, then a multibillionaire and now the world’s richest man, did not pay a penny in federal income taxes. He achieved the feat again in 2011. In 2018, Tesla founder Elon Musk, the second-richest person in the world, also paid no federal income taxes.

Responses

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *