The following is a handout put together by members of Working for Democracy. They have done an excellent job putting into a clear perspective, reasons to vote against Question 2 appearing on everyone’s ballot on Nov. 3rd.
“Property taxes are high throughout New Hampshire, and none of us like them.
But why are they so high?
Because the state under Kelly Ayotte and the Free Staters in our legislature refuses to pay the state’s share for public schools, instead putting millions of dollars into school vouchers and giving business tax cuts. This means less income for the state, less money for public schools and downshifts school funding to towns and local property owners.
Who benefits from business tax cuts?
- Walmart.
- Home Depot.
- Amazon.
- Hobby Lobby.
- C&S Wholesale.
- Car dealerships like those owned by Republican Congressional candidate Anthony DiLorenzo.
- Chain dollar stores.
- AI data centers built in our state.
- Any company that does substantial business in New Hampshire.
Yes, small businesses like the village general store, gas station, or shop owner benefit from business tax cuts, but they wind up paying higher local property taxes, too.
The property tax cap sounds good, but look at how that could affect our schools:
- Capped administrative costs that may not adjust for inflation: IT, salaries, legal, energy, and insurance;
- A cap on building and property maintenance;
- Reduced services such as school buses, sports, activities, etc.;
- Increased class size;
- Reduced special needs services;
- Reduced school staffing and elective courses;
Our property taxes would be lower if the state honored its commitment to our children and paid its share of public-school funding.
VOTE NO ON THE PROPERTY TAX CAP
ELECT STATE LEGISLATORS WHO WILL RESTORE SCHOOL FUNDING”
The latest town to face uncertainty is Londonderry. Don’t let this steamroll in the state any more than it already has.