"Local government leaders should be laser focused right now on keeping the growth of spending within the bounds of what average taxpayers can reasonably afford, but often instead they are focused on spending every last dime from taxpayers they can get their hands on."
"Property tax relief is possible, but only if local governments engage in fiscal responsibility."
"Placing fiscally conservative spending limits on state and local government spending is one way to protect taxpayers and start to undo the damage done by out-of-control government growth."
"It’s time for local governments to place firm limits on the growth of new spending, keeping budgets within the bounds of economic growth and what taxpayers can reasonably afford."
By focusing on enabling citizens to control their lives, governments will provide the maximum freedom for innovators, disruptors and entrepreneurs to do what they do best and solve society’s problems.
Washington, D.C., could learn a lot about responsible budgeting from Montana.
Property taxes have long been a common discussion across Montana, but some residents may have a reason to feel that their property taxes are rising faster.
Missoula has been spending at rates dramatically in excess of population growth plus inflation – causing property taxes to spike.
Given the disproportionate harm done to lower-income people, fueling inflation by adding trillions to the national debt hardly seems fair to working Montanans.
It’s time for local governments to place firm limits on the growth of new spending, keeping budgets within the bounds of economic growth and what taxpayers can reasonably afford.
By adopting common-sense fiscal restraints like Montana and Texas have done, governments at all levels can start putting taxpayers first.
When our communities grow – expanding our tax base, bringing in new businesses and customers – it’s a blessing.
Federal spending doesn’t come from the tooth fairy, it comes from taxes that you and I pay.
What big problems facing Montana could be solved if policymakers focused on their common ground?