Letter - McNamar will work to lower taxes

To the editor:

If you’re like me, you’ve seen your property taxes go up every year. Last year, Republicans in the Legislature eliminated the Homestead Credit, which went to 95 percent of homeowners. Here in rural Minnesota, we’re picking up nearly two-thirds of the property tax tab. Our increases were eight-times higher than the metro for homeowners, and three-times higher for businesses. Skyrocketing property taxes hurt our families and businesses. They’re also the most unfair and regressive tax, because they can go up even if your income doesn’t.

We need legislators who believe in providing property tax relief for homeowners, businesses and farmers alike. Jay McNamar is that common sense person with an excellent understanding of our property tax system. Jay is not supported by outside big money. (c.f. Minnesota Futures PAC sending out flyers supporting Republican candidates while distorting the truth about McNamar.)

As mayor of Elbow Lake, Jay worked with the council and administrator to make needed repairs to the city’s crumbling infrastructure, while working to lower the tax levy. The past four years, the levy went down 4.4 percent!

Jay knows that fair property taxes are better for our economy and will work to restore our Homestead Credit.

Adrian Ledermann

Brandon, MN

(A paid political letter)

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