The North Dakota proposal to eliminate property taxes does not specify what the alternative will be. The property tax in North Dakota could stand to be reformed, but getting rid of it entirely could create bigger problems than property owners currently face.
Critics had warned that absent property tax revenue, local governments would have to either dramatically cut services or turn to new statewide income or sales taxes to preserve essential services.
Measure 4 was opposed by a coalition of more than 80 groups, including essential service organizations like the North Dakota Fire Chiefs Association and School Board Association.
State officials estimated the ban would cost $3.15 billion over two years, which fueled fears regarding the funding for essential services.
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