HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1990.10.11 - 18321Miscellaneous Resolution # 90254
BY: John E. Olsen, County Commissioner - District 17
RE: (SUPPORT) Passage of Legislation Reducing Property Taxes before the
1989-1990 Legislative Session Ends
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, property taxes in Michigan are the fourth highest in the
nation; and
WHEREAS, the state's property tax system is unduly burdensome to
both the young and old in that it is a significant factor in forcing senior
citizens out of their homes and it prevents many young people from being able
to afford homes; and
WHEREAS, the present school financing system is inadequate and must
be reformed with the state bearing a much greater share of per-pupil cost;
and
WHEREAS, numerous bills and resolutions aimed at reducing property
taxes have been introduced in the State Legislature during the 1989-1990
legislative session but lawmakers have been unable to reach agreement and
pass any of these proposals; and
WHEREAS, besides the proposed legislation, Richard Headlee has
filed petitions containing 223,000 signatures calling for a property tax cut
of 20 percent over two years but this proposal cannot be presented to the
voters until the November, 1992, general election; and
WHEREAS, with the urgent need in Michigan for tax relief now, it is
unrealistic to wait until 1992 for a solution to the problem when the State
Legislature could resolve it yet this year.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners urges the State Legislature to adopt meaningful property tax
relief legislation before the 1989-1990 legislative session ends in December.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tax relief be either (1) a package
of bills implementing the Headlee proposal and taking immediate effect or (2)
legislation increasing the maximum income tax credit allowed for property
taxes from $1,200 to $2,400.
Mr. Chairperson, I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
IT E. Olsen
ounty Commisioner - District 17
#90254
October 11, 1990
The Chairperson referred the resolution to the General Government
Committee. There were no objections.