CI-121 is a ballot initiative with the goal of limiting or capping residential property taxes increases. Over the last year I have been concerned by rising inflation and increased property values but this initiative misses the mark on addressing any of these issues. No one likes paying taxes but they are necessary. Unfortunately, Montana’s tax codes are complex but this constitutional change will only muddy the water further. The Montana Constitution states that, “taxes shall be levied by general laws for public purposes”; not through constitutional initiative. Our property taxes fund our local schools, local roads, local law enforcement and ...
