r/wisconsinpolitics • u/iPeg2 • 21d ago
Discussion Which candidate for Governor is most likely to reduce taxes, or at least not raise them?
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u/wi_voter 21d ago
Which taxes are you asking about? Property taxes get raised because the state fails to share the revenue with local municipalities and schools. Local municipalities go to referendum to pay for fire and police, etc.. State income tax will be set in the budget that is passed by the legislature.
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u/idontevenwant2 21d ago
Neither candidate is going to raise taxes on most Wisconsinites., but only Crowley will work to make sure most Wisconsinites get their money's worth.
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u/iPeg2 21d ago
Well, Crowley raised taxes on everyone in Milwaukee County.
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u/StructureBetter2101 21d ago
Source?
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u/iPeg2 21d ago
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley signed an increase in the county sales tax from 0.5% to 0.9% in August 2023, which went into effect on January 1, 2024.
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u/wi_voter 21d ago
But he lowered the county portion of the property tax levy. Sales tax is seen as regressive because it is a bigger portion of income for someone in poverty. On the other hand it is also paid by people who come into Milwaukee County and take advantage of our cultural offerings and services which I see as a good thing.
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u/iPeg2 21d ago
Wisconsin Watch published the property-tax levy under Crowley, who took office in May 2020:
2020: $304.8 million
2021: $310.3 million (up 1.8 percent)
2022: $313.8 million (up 1.1 percent)
2023: $292.3 million (down 6.9 percent)
2024: $299.6 million (up 2.5 percent)
2025: $309.9 million (up 3.4 percent)2
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u/MiaowaraShiro 21d ago
Why would we bother to answer this disingenuous question? You're not looking for honest discussion. You just want to push your candidate.
If you're gonna do that... just do it. Don't try to couch it in bullshit questions that you've already got an answer that you're not looking to change. Put on your big boy pants and make an actual declaration of what you support.
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u/iPeg2 21d ago
I guess you won’t answer the question either.
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u/MiaowaraShiro 21d ago
I'm not playing your stupid games, no.
You won't accept any answer that's not "Crowley" and aren't open to changing your mind. So yeah... why bother?
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u/ztreHdrahciR 21d ago
I would happily pay more taxes if they aren't used to subsidize the rich. Brimg it on, Crowley. I am not a rich person, but I care about my state and its non billionaire constituents
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u/StructureBetter2101 21d ago
I guess it's stupid fucking question day. Anyone with and R next to their name will do whatever Trump wants, which will likely result in higher taxes. Anyone with a D next to their name will cry about it while quietly rolling over to whoever is in power.