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Both of these tax increases will cost us some money, but I totally support them, primarily because it will enable the state to continue to provide barely adequate support to local school districts etc. We need to keep in mind that, unlike most states, we have no sales tax. (Thus, the statement that we have some of the highest taxes in the nation may be correct if you look at only income taxes, but not necessarily so if you consider the total tax burden.) Further, the limitation on increasing assessed values of property (a max of 3% a year) means that counties, cities, and special districts have steadily slipped behind in being able to cover their costs.   Thus, if we are going to provide even a minimal level of support to our governmental entities, it needs to come from the income tax. Note also that a significant portion of the staewide  mayors, city council, and directors of special districts serve as unpaid volunteers. We all need to do our share in one form or another.

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