Affordability & Tax Responsibility
Affordability is one of the biggest challenges facing Maryland families today — especially seniors living on fixed incomes. I recently spoke with a retired homeowner who worked his entire life to pay off his home, only to find that his property tax bill today exceeds what his mortgage payment once was. That’s not what most people expect after decades of hard work and responsibility.
Many seniors are balancing rising property taxes with increasing prescription and healthcare costs. Working families are feeling the strain as well, with higher utility bills, groceries, and everyday expenses.
I believe state government must be mindful of how tax policies affect real households. We should regularly review spending priorities and look for responsible ways to ease the burden on taxpayers — particularly seniors and long-time homeowners who want to remain in the communities they helped build.
Reducing unnecessary costs, increasing transparency in budgeting, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently are important steps toward keeping Maryland affordable. Government should be careful stewards of public funds, focusing on delivering quality services without placing undue strain on residents.
Maryland should be a place where families can thrive, seniors can stay in their homes, and hard work is rewarded — not penalized.
Many seniors are balancing rising property taxes with increasing prescription and healthcare costs. Working families are feeling the strain as well, with higher utility bills, groceries, and everyday expenses.
I believe state government must be mindful of how tax policies affect real households. We should regularly review spending priorities and look for responsible ways to ease the burden on taxpayers — particularly seniors and long-time homeowners who want to remain in the communities they helped build.
Reducing unnecessary costs, increasing transparency in budgeting, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently are important steps toward keeping Maryland affordable. Government should be careful stewards of public funds, focusing on delivering quality services without placing undue strain on residents.
Maryland should be a place where families can thrive, seniors can stay in their homes, and hard work is rewarded — not penalized.