Scored 8/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Homeowners Break Bill
Blakely homeowners could get tax break, funded by new sales tax
Blakely, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would let people in Blakely pay less property tax on their homes, but a new sales tax would help pay for it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help homeowners in Blakely save money on their property taxes. It would create a new sales tax in Early County to pay for this. This means everyone who buys things in Early County, not just homeowners, would pay a little more. Supporters would say this helps families keep their homes and makes living in Blakely more affordable. Others might worry that the new sales tax would hurt people who rent or those with lower incomes, as they would pay the sales tax but not get the property tax break. The bill was recently voted on and lost, but people should still watch if it comes up again.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would create a property tax break for homes in the City of Blakely.
- The tax break would cover the full assessed value of the home.
- A new sales tax in Early County would pay for this property tax break.
- This bill needs a public vote to become real.
- The bill was recently voted on and lost in the House.
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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