It’s unanimous, higher taxes are the result of high levels of spending. The power of the ballot is dead when meaningful tax cutting and budget cutting measures are suppressed and not listed on ballots. The taxpayer consensus of opinion is left out of the equation and it’s business as usual in most American towns.

As a U.S. senator quipped, “The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.”

The slowdown in residential construction means fewer homes will be added to the tax role. Budget pressures are bringing higher taxes much to the consternation for the homeowner. Homeowners wonder how can their taxes increase when their home values are go down.

There is no tax revolt because there is NO POWER  in the ballot box.  Many find it outrageous that voters don’t get to vote out budget increases and government union excesses.