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The Jakin City Bill
Jakin city proposes homestead tax break funded by sales tax
Jakin, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would lower city property taxes for homeowners by giving a homestead exemption, but would raise a local sales tax to pay for it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Homeowners could see smaller tax bills, while shoppers may pay a bit more on everyday purchases; the bill is still early, so citizens can push for or against it now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a homestead exemption for city ad valorem taxes.
- The exemption amount equals the assessed value of the homestead property.
- Funding would come from a new local sales tax in the special district.
- The bill requires a referendum and sets procedures for compliance.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Patty Stinson (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
- Tangie Herring (D): voted for it, crossing most Democrats
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