Issue Position: School Property Taxes

Issue Position

Historically, property taxes have been the most stable revenue source for schools, but they have become unmanageable for too many people. We need a better, fairer method to pay for public education. I am committed to getting Pennsylvania off the property tax, and have already organized a bi-partisan caucus in the Senate to work to find the best way to replace the revenue that the property tax now provides. There are numerous proposals as to what will work, including increasing or expanding sales taxes and personal income taxes. I will support any sustainable and fair funding mechanism. Every level of government must join in and invest time and effort to achieve a better alternative that does not shortchange education.

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