Average homeowner would pay $82 more per year.

RHINELANDER, WI – Families in Wisconsin would see a massive property tax increase under legislation backed by Sen. Tom Tiffany (R-Hazelhurst). Senate Bill 765 is co-authored by Sen. Tiffany and would increase the property tax bill on the average home by $82 according to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

“With communities having to pass referenda after referenda to keep our school doors open, Sen. Tiffany wants to slap us with another property tax increase,” said Bryan Van Stippen, candidate for the 12th Senate District. “Northwoods families I hear from say our property taxes are already too high. We simply can’t afford any more of Sen. Tiffany’s reckless policies that raise our taxes while handing special favors to his wealthy campaign contributors.”

According to a report by the Wisconsin State Journal, Sen. Tiffany’s proposal would increase property taxes on homeowners by an estimated $270 million across the state. The Wisconsin Realtors Association has noted that Wisconsin has the 4th highest property tax rates in the nation. They have stated that under Sen. Tiffany’s proposal, “Wisconsin’s ranking among the highest property taxed states for homeowners will only get worse.”

“Sen. Tiffany’s misplaced priorities continue to hurt local homeowners while benefiting wealthy special interests,” said Van Stippen. “Given Sen. Tiffany’s involvement in the recent lead paint “pay-to-play” scheme, this misguided bill demonstrates a troubling pattern of corruption and fiscal negligence. I’m running for office to protect Wisconsin’s hardworking taxpayers, restore local control, and end the sweetheart deals for wealthy special interests.”

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Bryan Van Stippen is running to represent the 12th Senate District in northern Wisconsin. Residents can learn more about Bryan at: www.vanstippenforsenate.com.