Scottsdale Property Taxes Increasing

The city has given notice that it intends to raise residential property taxes by 3.52%. While a property tax increase may be warranted, especially considering the wealth of services that the city offers, we hope this is not a the beginning of a trend. Raising taxes on homeowners has a direct benefit on the local economy. Families will have less money to spend at local businesses because the city's coffers need filling. If we need to raise property taxes to pay for additional municipal services...fine. If we are rushing to increase taxes to pay for unnecessary, unwarranted programs being advocated only by city staffers, then we need to reassess Scottsdale's priorities.

The good folks on both sides of this issues will have a chance to let their opinions be heard at an upcoming public hearing.

Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Increase
Tuesday, June 7
Scottsdale City Hall
3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. (map)