@kimmaicutler obviously, you have much more background knowledge in this area, but does this not have more to do with funding structure...
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Replying to @bryankitch
@bryankitch the proposition changed the entire funding structure of the state.1 reply 0 retweets 5 likes -
Replying to @kimmaicutler
@kimmaicutler by transferring allocation of property tax to the state. But that is not the sole source of state funds...?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bryankitch
@bryankitch and what that means is that we have to drastically cut jobs, services, every time we enter a recession.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @kimmaicutler
@kimmaicutler that couldn't possibly be linked to other budget/financial policy decisions, in your opinion?1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bryankitch
@bryankitch of course it is, but if you cut property tax revenues by 54% in a single year and then change the entire mix going forward....1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @kimmaicutler
@kimmaicutler are we talking about 54% in 1978? What was the impact in terms of overall % state revenue at that time?1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @bryankitch
@bryankitch in 1978, property tax revenue. Not sure.1 reply 0 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @kimmaicutler
@kimmaicutler right I meant what was the % impact of that property tax cut in terms of overall revenue in 19781 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @bryankitch
@kimmaicutler anyway, appreciate your knowledge on this. Still, it seems too easy to pin all on property tax, in my opinion.2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
@bryankitch yeah it is too easy. But property tax (and better land taxes), out of all taxes, are the most efficient to collect. They can't
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