In case people didn’t read the recent report (Feb. 12) in which gubernatorial candidates suggested the freezing or removal of property and even income tax as a way to make Maine more affordable, be aware of services we receive that would be affected: K-12 education, police, fire and emergency medical services, road maintenance, snow plowing, sidewalks, municipal services, recreation, sanitation and other services, depending on our location. All of this relies on property taxes, along with state aid and other fees.
If our property taxes are removed from the equation, where does that money come from instead? As the 2026 elections approach, we need to be thinking of many things in these difficult times. We must educate ourselves, be aware of the full impact of campaign promises, and vote. Voting, and doing so with awareness, has never been more important.
Robin Johnson
Waterville
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