Referendum would give voters a say on property taxes - Pottstown Mercury

April 28, 2009

"A Berks County lawmaker wants to give Pennsylvania voters an opportunity to have a say on property taxes.

Property tax reform has been debated in the Legislature for more than 30 years without any results. Efforts to eliminate property taxes have stalled in both the House and Senate, with legislative leaders reluctant to change the current system of funding public education.

Sen. David Argall, R-29th Dist., wants to give taxpayers a chance to tell lawmakers exactly what they want done with property taxes."  For the complete Pottstown Mercury article, please click here.