FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 4, 2008
Contact: Jim Arnold, 317-826-4518
On the web: www.pamhickman.org
Pam Hickman proposes to halt Taxation by Classification
Indianapolis - District 87 Indiana House candidate Pam Hickman
believes SJR 1 effectively scraps the "uniform and equal" language in
the Indiana Constitution. Pam Hickman, the Democratic candidate for
House District 87, today announced her support for measures that would
prevent SJR 1, proposed amendment to the state constitution, to limit
maximum property taxes that imposed on property - 1% for homesteads,
2% for rental properties and 3% for businesses.
"My concern is for the small businesses and their employees located in
District 87. Many of these same business owners and many of their
employees live in District 87. This circuit-breaker property tax cap
would establish a state policy that says, "Business property should be
taxed up to three times the rate of other property". This course of
action is not necessary to provide meaningful property tax relief and
proves damaging to our economy. It may well mean that a business
could not afford to offer health insurance to their workers, hire new
employees, or give raises. Worse of all, it may mean that a business
may have to close or move to another area. This concern holds true in
all parts of our state. It is important that any property tax solution
be beneficial to homeowners but I do not believe it can come at the
expense of the business community."
Hickman also believes the Shepard-Kernan report concerning Local
Government Efficiency and Reform including township government reform.
The voters in the referendum will decide placing property tax
assessing responsibilities with qualified county assessors this
November. Moreover, reducing construction and administration cost for
schools will increase government efficiency and control spending.
Pam's campaign has contacted the Republican candidate Cindy Noe
several times to meet in a town forum type environment although she
has not, as yet, agreed it is a necessary part of her campaign to
reach out to business and property owners. Pam believes it is an
essential part of her campaign since they are whom she is seeking to
represent. The Zionsville Lions Club has indicated they would host
this type of bi-partisan forum if Representative Noe should agree.
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October 4, 2008
Contact: Jim Arnold, 317-826-4518
On the web: www.pamhickman.org
Pam Hickman proposes to halt Taxation by Classification
Indianapolis - District 87 Indiana House candidate Pam Hickman
believes SJR 1 effectively scraps the "uniform and equal" language in
the Indiana Constitution. Pam Hickman, the Democratic candidate for
House District 87, today announced her support for measures that would
prevent SJR 1, proposed amendment to the state constitution, to limit
maximum property taxes that imposed on property - 1% for homesteads,
2% for rental properties and 3% for businesses.
"My concern is for the small businesses and their employees located in
District 87. Many of these same business owners and many of their
employees live in District 87. This circuit-breaker property tax cap
would establish a state policy that says, "Business property should be
taxed up to three times the rate of other property". This course of
action is not necessary to provide meaningful property tax relief and
proves damaging to our economy. It may well mean that a business
could not afford to offer health insurance to their workers, hire new
employees, or give raises. Worse of all, it may mean that a business
may have to close or move to another area. This concern holds true in
all parts of our state. It is important that any property tax solution
be beneficial to homeowners but I do not believe it can come at the
expense of the business community."
Hickman also believes the Shepard-Kernan report concerning Local
Government Efficiency and Reform including township government reform.
The voters in the referendum will decide placing property tax
assessing responsibilities with qualified county assessors this
November. Moreover, reducing construction and administration cost for
schools will increase government efficiency and control spending.
Pam's campaign has contacted the Republican candidate Cindy Noe
several times to meet in a town forum type environment although she
has not, as yet, agreed it is a necessary part of her campaign to
reach out to business and property owners. Pam believes it is an
essential part of her campaign since they are whom she is seeking to
represent. The Zionsville Lions Club has indicated they would host
this type of bi-partisan forum if Representative Noe should agree.
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