Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas joined State Representatives Dan Ugaste and Nicole La Ha for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area.
“I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents who are angry, upset, and scared,” said Rep. Haas. “Families are not able to stay together. Seniors cannot stay in the homes where they raised their families. Young families cannot afford to live in the communities they grew up in. Generational homes are lost.”
Rep. Haas also highlighted the effect of high property tax rates on minority communities, such as Park Forest, which is 70 percent African American and saw property tax bills as high as 43 percent of the assessed value. This comes in contrast to other communities, such as Winnetka, with rates around 8.3 percent.
“How is this fair to our communities?” said Rep. Haas. “Why are the supermajority legislators not advocating for the communities that have already seen a lack of investment and economic growth? We should be doing everything we can to ensure all Illinoisans have the opportunity to work hard, raise a family, even open a business, and be able to afford to do so.”
For more information about Representative Haas, visit RepHaas.com.