SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, released the following statement following her support for a statewide property tax freeze on Friday:
“I will continue to advocate for property tax relief for the families and seniors in the community. Since I have been elected, I have voted consistently for property tax relief, including property tax freeze legislation, to help keep individuals in their homes. Too often, the property tax payment is more than the mortgage payment, and that is just not right. As I talk with residents in my district, it is clear that seniors are on the brink of not being able to afford to live in their homes and that families are struggling just to make ends meet in this tough economy because property taxes are too high. The overwhelming burden of property taxes is causing too many families to struggle to provide for their children, and too many seniors to have to choose between vital items such as medication or paying their property taxes.”
“The governor has brought more attention to the problem of property taxes with this idea. The only way we can deliver real property tax relief to area families is by working in a bipartisan manner. I will continue working to pass property tax reform and freeze property taxes from going any higher.
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“Getting our state’s finances on track, helping people get back to work, making sure middle-class families have more opportunities not burdens and holding the line on taxes and fees are all ways we can stimulate the economy in our communities. With fiscal responsibility and clear limits in place, we can improve our state’s financial outlook and better support vital priorities.”
