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Tax Caps
Residents decry Fortville's big annexation plans as land grab
April 29, 2013
Andrea Muirragui DavisProperty owners southeast of Geist Reservoir are vowing to fight involuntary annexation of a 9-square-mile area by the town
of Fortville, which would add $53.5 million to its property tax base.
MoreReport backs simpler Indiana local tax system
November 13, 2012
Associated PressA new report on Indiana's local income taxes urges state legislators to simplify a system that has seven types of taxes
and a two-year lag before the money collected by the state is distributed to local governments.
MoreCouncilor seeks review of city's TIF-district strategy
February 11, 2012
Cory SchoutenBrian Mahern, a Democrat on the City-County Council, plans to propose a study commission to examine the effectiveness of TIF
districts, how property tax caps will affect them, and ways to increase transparency for the complicated financing vehicles.
MoreTax caps lead to painful budget cuts in some counties
April 6, 2011
Associated PressIndiana homeowners and businesses have seen their tax bills cut by more than $655 million since the General Assembly approved
property tax caps in 2008. But the savings have been tough for some local governments.
MoreIndiana voters OK property tax cap amendment
November 2, 2010
Associated PressIndiana voters have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that will make property tax limits more permanent.
MoreIndiana voters deciding outcome of big GOP push
November 2, 2010
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIndiana voters headed to the polls Tuesday amid Republican hopes for big gains in the state's congressional delegation
and Legislature, but it wasn't immediately clear whether voters were turning out in the numbers the party had hoped for.
MoreTax-cap amendment means change for local government
November 2, 2010
Francesca JaroszCuts in services, higher fees and consolidation of government units are possibilities, but advocates for the constitutional
amendment say long-term certainty about property tax rates could benefit the economy.
MoreVoters expected to OK property-tax cap amendment
October 31, 2010
Associated PressA recent poll found that more than 60 percent of likely voters support the proposed constitutional amendment, and some of
the measure's biggest opponents have given up the fight.
MoreEDITORIAL: Don't abandon basic services because of tax caps
May 1, 2010
IBJ StaffThe property tax caps that are all but sure to become part of the Indiana constitution after a voter referendum
this November
are definitely good politics—and might prove to be good policy. We won’t know for sure until we see what becomes
of two property-tax funded entities that are starving as the caps fully phase in.
MoreMarion County library may close six branches
April 8, 2010
Kathleen McLaughlinThe Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library could close up to six branches or reduce their hours in order to close a budget
shortfall.
MoreProperty tax caps heading to Indiana voters
January 19, 2010
Associated PressThe Indiana Senate has given final approval to a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether property tax limits belong
in the state constitution.
MoreFEIGENBAUM: Democrats start to embrace constitutional amendment
January 9, 2010
Ed FeigenbaumWhat changed over the last year to make House Democrats so eager to allow Hoosier voters to amend the property-tax caps
into the Indiana Constitution? The calendar.
MoreAssessor predicts 2010 property tax bills will be on time
December 30, 2009
Peter SchnitzlerIndianapolis property tax bills, paid in two installments due in May and November, should be sent without delay for the first
year since
2006.
MoreFEIGENBAUM: Expect uncertainty in the 2010 General Assembly
December 19, 2009
Ed FeigenbaumAbout the only certainty for the upcoming legislative session is that it will be over in March.
MoreCash-strapped mayors may tap owners of tax-exempt property
December 12, 2009
Kathleen McLaughlinA group of mayors led by Tom Henry of Fort Wayne and Greg Ballard of Indianapolis is seeking new sources of revenue to replace
the millions they’ll lose because of property tax caps.
MoreIndiana cities association seeking local tax options
October 26, 2009
Associated PressThe association representing 470 cities and towns wants lawmakers to pass legislation that would give municipalities the authority
to adopt local option income taxes.
MoreEDITORIAL: City government in financial bind
September 5, 2009
IBJ StaffThe solution to the property tax fiasco that swept Republican Mayor Greg Ballard into office in 2007 is making his job harder,
and
it could lead to his undoing.
MoreStimulus talk creates uncertainty at Statehouse
February 9, 2009
Ed FeigenbaumStimulus talk continues to dominate discussion at the Indiana Statehouse, creating indecision for lawmakers who were supposed
to be devoting their full attention to assembling a two-year budget under difficult economic circumstances.
MoreTax caps thrill homeowners, assessments chill businesses
December 29, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerSoaring property taxes were arguably Indiana's biggest problem in 2007. In 2008, the Legislature approved property tax caps
as a solution. But because the caps haven't been implemented, debate is still raging over the consequences the caps will have
for local governments and whether they should be made permanent.
MoreTax reform fallout worries biz interests
March 24, 2008
Peter SchnitzlerProperty tax reform is now Indiana law. Hoosier homeowners are thrilled. But many corporate leaders grumble the historic deal
was brokered on the backs of business. Topping their concerns is the new 3-percent property tax cap for commercial and industrial
properties, which they fear will slow business expansions and discourage companies from moving headquarters to the state.
MoreProperty tax-cap concern growing
July 17, 2006
Peter SchnitzlerLocal officials say a new state law that caps property tax bills for homeowners and businesses will send the city into a financial
tailspin if legislators don't modify it in an upcoming session.
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Many serial killer types and psychopaths work as lowly bureaucrats, just waiting to impose their wrath on a powerless person, child, or pet. Don't forget, the BTK killer was a dog catcher.
If a television station wants to improve viewership, get rid of the local blackout. I was born by the brickyard, and have attended 15 or more races. I have children now, I won't attend unless circumstances are perfect. As those with growing families know, they never are. I'm always impressed that upwards of 250,000 people attend the 500. However, as a growing, or, more apt, sprawling city, Indianapolis and its immediate suburbs count almost 2.2 million. Show the race live, let the venue get a kick-back on revenues, and open-wheel racing might have a fighting chance to be relevant again. Just in time for those tax-payer lights to make sense.
John Moore, I too have had the same issue recently. A property next to my house was on the Land Bank and I was interested in purchasing. When I tried to contact Reggie, I got back emails that had nothing to do with what I asked about. Actually my latest response from him was on this past Friday. I had asked about how to buy the property and if it was still available. His response to me was to contact the mayor's office to get the schedule of his appearances. (???) Hopefully the city is able to do something to fix what this guy has done, it would be nice if they would take the properties back and sell them properly so land owners like me and you mother would have a fair chance.
I too work in the industry, with over 25 years of experience and your political spin has probably nothing to do with any rebranding. "Let's dress it up" would have nothing to do with the government "telling us how and what to eat." Give it a political rest. And being a producer for a radio show doesn't mean you've been involved in advertising and branding for 30 years.
Ms. Morris did not understand the ways of the business world, otherwise, like the IMS, she could have petitioned the State Legislature for a handout of State Funds for her charity work. Ms. Morris should consider becoming a state lobbyist for Lemonade Stand Operators.