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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1975
Page
4
The Illinois property tax system is labeled a shambles by lawmakers and the Illinois Supreme Court. The system remains the state's largest revenue source, funding local governments and schools, while officials push for legislative reform as court decisions demand action.
The Murphysboro pool faces long standing money woes needing about 55000 for repairs to last 15 to 20 years. The YMCA plans to sell the pool to the city or park district for 16000 with terms to lease back to the YMCA. The park board, with levy powers, must decide if they can fund repairs and keep the pool operating.
With under three weeks left in the General Assembly lawmakers face urgent action on property tax reform to curb unequal assessments. A Senate bill would set local assessment level at 33 1 3 percent of fair cash value, phasing in over three years to prevent a 50 percent standard under court threat. A second House measure would create a three member State Property Tax Commission and merge Appeals Board with it, plus establish a monitoring committee. The column argues for universal jurisdiction including Cook County and warns against delaying reforms or expanding political control through local assessors.
Illinois lawmakers push for a state property tax reform package including a proposed independent State Property Tax Commission to oversee assessment functions from LGA. Governor Walker weighs support with concerns over appointment power and panel size as bills also consider moving the Appeals Board and creating a legislative advisory panel. Proposals affect township assessors and county supervisors of assessments, potentially abolishing township offices and creating countywide systems. Debates highlight equitable assessment, statewide standard reductions, and Cook County legal issues.
The Southern Illinoisan explains letters to the editor should be brief under 300 words and may be edited for space. Writers must sign with full address for verification and include name and hometown when printed.
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