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Proposed Legislation Eliminating Tax Backfill May Result in Higher Taxes And Loss Of Services For Residents

In 2013, the Iowa Legislature passed a measure that reduced taxable value of commercial and industrial properties from 100 percent to 90 percent. Instead of shifting this burden to residential property owners, the state created a backfill that replaces that lost revenue to cities, counties and school districts. City Manager, Mike Pogge-Weaver, says that last Thursday a Senate file was introduced that would end this support.

He adds that the timing of the bill is terrible for states and counties who are at the tail end of their budgeting process and are required to have them certified by March 15.

Carroll County Board of Supervisors Chair, Marty Danzer, says that the sudden loss of the backfill could be damaging to a lot of different entities.

Because the loss of this funding would likely result in cuts to services for citizens and possibly tax increases for all, county, city and school officials are urging everyone to contact their legislators and let them know their concerns with the phasing out of this tax backfill. Details on how to reach the Senators and Representatives from all local districts can be found included below.

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District 6 Senator: Mark Segebart

          Phone: 712-269-4513

          Email: mark.segebart@legis.iowa.gov

 

District 9 Senator: Jason Schultz

          Phone: 712-269-2179

          Email: Jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov

 

House District 12 Representative: Brian Best

          Phone: 712-830-1844

          Email: brian.best@legis.iowa.gov

 

House District 18 Representative: Steven Holt

          Phone: 515-281-3221

          Email: Steven.Holt@legis.iowa.gov

 

District 5 Senator: Tim Kraayenbrink

          Phone: 515-576-0444

          Email: tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov

 

House District 10 Representative: Mike Sexton

          Phone: 712-297-8720

          Email: mike.sexton@legis.iowa.gov

 

District 24 Senator: Jerry Behn

          Phone: 515-432-7327

          Email: jerry.behn@legis.iowa.gov

 

House District 47 Representative: Chip Baltimore

          Phone: 515-281-3221

          Email: chip.baltimore@legis.iowa.gov

 

District 10 Senator: Jake Chapman

          Phone: 515-650-3942

          Email: jake.champman@legis.iowa.gov

 

House District 20 Representative: Clel Baudler

          Phone: 515-281-3221

          Email: clel.baudler@legis.iowa.gov

 

House District 11 Representative: Gary Worthan

          Phone: 515-281-3221

          Email: gary.worthan@legis.iowa.gov       

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