From Economists' Statement on Climate Change. Rep. Ann Rest Sen. Steve Morse Rep. Dennis Ozment Sen. Gary Laidig Rep. Dee Long Sen. Ember Junge Rep. Jim Rhodes Sen. Steve Novak Rep. Henry Kalis Sen. John Hottinger The Economic Efficiency and Pollution Reduction Act of 1998 completely eliminates school district's general education property tax levy and finances it at the state level through a tax on pollution. A 60 percent reduction in the school district portion of property taxes and an average reduction in overall property taxes by about 25 percent An increase in the percentage of rent paid that is considered property tax. The current 18 percent rate is raised to 25 percent. Because it's what Minnesotans want.
Support cuts across traditional party and philosophical lines.
Support was high and nearly identical among Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives. The number one tax Minnesotans want reduced is the property tax. A key concern of Minnesotans is the potential deterioration of the quality of their water and natural environment. The proposed tax shift addresses both issues. It forces polluters to pay for the damage they create while offering significant property tax relief to Minnesota households and businesses.