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Search results for "Seniors are demanding property tax relief they're going to get it soon after I'm sworn in"

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Barbara Buono stated on August 27, 2012 in an op-ed in Politico:
Says Gov. Chris Christie has embarked on a tour to "demand that New Jersey’s Democratic legislature approve an immediate tax cut that would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest."
By Erin O'Neill• September 2, 2012
Janet Bewley stated on October 24, 2013 in a speech:
"The Legislature passed Gov. Walker’s so-called property tax relief bill," but the Republicans "are still raising your property taxes."  
By Tom Kertscher• November 6, 2013
Ivanka Trump stated on December 21, 2017 in an interview on "Fox & Friends":
In April, "the vast majority will be (filling out their taxes) on a single postcard."
By Louis Jacobson• December 21, 2017
Republican Party of Florida stated on February 10, 2014 in in a campaign mailer:
Says Alex Sink supported "higher property taxes."
By Joshua Gillin• February 24, 2014
JB Pritzker stated on June 07, 2018 in a campaign ad:
"$1 billion—that’s how much Bruce Rauner has wasted with his budget crisis."
By Kiannah Sepeda-Miller• June 25, 2018
Scott Walker stated on October 25, 2013 in a press release:
With a bill bringing $100 million in property tax relief, "the typical Wisconsin homeowner will save approximately $680 over four years."
By Dave Umhoefer• November 7, 2013
Josh Mandel stated on October 02, 2012 in a campaign commercial:
Sherrod Brown "failed to pay his own taxes three separate times."
By Tom Feran• October 17, 2012
Casey Cagle stated on September 05, 2010 in a speech:
Georgia lawmakers balanced the budget without raising taxes on residents.
By Eric Stirgus• October 15, 2010
Beto O'Rourke stated on April 23, 2022 in an Instagram post:
"Under Greg Abbott, property taxes have gone up $20 billion."
By Nusaiba Mizan• May 19, 2022
National Association of Realtors stated on November 09, 2012 in a web post:
A "foreclosure tax" that would take effect in 2013 could mean a high tax bill for those facing foreclosure and millions of families who modified their mortgage or had a short sale through their lender.
By Eric Stirgus• November 30, 2012
Tommy Thompson stated on October 18, 2012 in debate comments:
Says when he was governor, "most of the Democrats" voted for his billion-dollar property-tax cuts, but U.S. Senate rival Tammy Baldwin "voted against it."  
By Dave Umhoefer• October 26, 2012
Dana Loesch stated on January 06, 2025 in an X post:
Buncombe County “is still demanding property taxes on homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene based on pre-Helene assessments that no longer apply.”
By Paul Specht• January 17, 2025
Don Gaetz stated on March 11, 2016 in Florida Senate floor debate:
"We were able to provide $428 million worth of property tax relief."
By Joshua Gillin• March 17, 2016
Stephen Sweeney stated on March 08, 2012 in an interview on NJToday:
Says "my plan is a property tax cut."
By Bill Wichert• March 15, 2012
Chris Christie stated on May 23, 2012 in a video posted on YouTube:
Says Democratic legislators this year "don't want to cut your taxes under any circumstances."
By Bill Wichert• May 25, 2012
Scott Walker stated on September 27, 2010 in a statement on campaign web site:
As Milwaukee County executive, Scott Walker "eliminated the waiting list for long-term care for older adults through the Family Care program."
By Dave Umhoefer• October 1, 2010
Barack Obama stated on July 11, 2009 in his weekly radio address:
The stimulus "has delivered $43 billion in tax relief to American working families and businesses"
By Catharine Richert• July 22, 2009
Mitt Romney stated on March 02, 2010 in a 'Today Show' interview:
"He (Obama) has done several things well. Most of those things are places where he changed his view from where he had during the campaign. So, for instance, he's left our troops in Iraq and they're being more successful there. He boosted our effort in Afghanistan, which is the right course to take. He did not close Guantanamo, thank heavens."
By Robert Farley• March 2, 2010
Milly Silva stated on October 07, 2013 in a speech to an American Legion in Little Ferry:
"Property taxes have increased 20 percent under four years of Chris Christie."
By Caryn Shinske• October 20, 2013
Lincoln Chafee stated on November 03, 2010 in a news conference:
Experts say the property tax "is the most harmful to economic growth and . . . the sales tax is least harmful."
By C. Eugene Emery Jr.• November 14, 2010

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