Four Weeks Since Ritter Hiked Your Property Taxes

Four weeks have passed since Governor Ritter signed into law a bill that raises property taxes. As one dissenting elected official pointed out in yesterday’s Denver Post:

Gardner called Ritter’s “defining bill” the mill-levy tax freeze that will let school districts keep an extra $64 million per year by freezing property-tax rates. “It sets the tone for his first four years as governor,” Gardner said. “What do the people have to look forward to? Probably more tax increases.”

Since I agree that it’s definitely the Governor’s defining bill, I will continue reminding readers about it at regular intervals. Today seemed a fine opportunity to do so. To learn more, if you missed any of my observations and analysis the first time around:

– May 10: “Ritter signs property tax hike, sticks finger in taxpayers’ eyes”

– May 9: “Yes, it’s time to sue: arrogant tax hike leaves little choice”

– May 3: “iVoices: Hear AG Suthers explain need for vote on tax hike”

– May 3: “Harsanyi: Why not ask voters first?”

– May 1: “Colorado Dems ram through bill, snub voters, raise taxes”

– April 25: “Colorado schools keep raising funds from property taxes”