Property taxes used to fund daily operations of suburban municipalities have climbed an average of $44 per resident from 10 years ago. – Daily Herald*

“I would expect more and more of this because of pension obligations,” said Sheila Weinberg, founder and CEO of Truth in Accounting. “Municipalities are relying more and more on property taxes to cover losses elsewhere.”

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Pensions Paid First
2 years ago

Prices go up and things cost more. If you get behind on your debts it will also cost more. Pay more now or pay even more later.

Freddy
2 years ago

I made a comment on an article a few articles below this one on powerful school unions. Would like your thoughts on that. Thanks!

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