The equalized value approach to distributing revenue collected by the State seems the only approach that currently addresses this issue. The second point I would like to make is regarding the source of State revenue. I find that an interesting comment as it seems to suggest that the State has this pot of money which it created and local government is just another entitlement program looking to rob our state taxpayers of more of their money. My perspective is that most of the State revenue generated within the State of Wisconsin came from some local community. People do not work in the State of Wisconsin, own a home in the State of Wisconsin, buy their material possessions in the State of Wisconsin.
People live, work and shop in a local community or do all three in several different communities.
The State revenue that is being protected from local governments was all generated in some local municipality. The State Income Tax form requires that you tell the State what school district you live in. I wish it also asked what municipality did you earn your income in. Our city has a very fine industrial and retail base. That didn t happen by accident.