The High Cost of Jake Johnson: The Truth About Your Property Taxes
Can You Afford Two More Years?
Every politician claims they didn't raise taxes. But when you look at your bank account at the end of the year, the money is gone. To understand what a candidate will do in Raleigh, you have to look at what they did at home.
The Polk County Paper Trail
When Jake Johnson served as a Polk County Commissioner, he often spoke about fiscal responsibility. However, the audited financial statements tell a much more expensive story for the taxpayers:
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Revenue Hikes: In the 2018-2019 fiscal year alone, total overall revenues in Polk County jumped by 14.6%.
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Spending Surges: During that same period, expenditures rose by 15%.
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The "Revaluation" Trap: While politicians claim they didn't "raise the rate," they often use countywide revaluations to bring in more tax dollars without taking the political heat. Under Jake's watch, total budgeted revenue was expected to increase nearly 3% in a single year due to these shifts.
The Result: Higher Bills for You
When government revenue grows by 14% in a single year, that money is coming directly out of the pockets of local families and seniors. It’s "Raleigh-style" accounting brought to our backyard.
The Hager Alternative: Real Caps, Real Cuts
Mike Hager knows that "revenue growth" is just a fancy word for "tax increase." That’s why his plan focuses on:
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The Homestead Exemption: Providing immediate, tangible relief to seniors so they aren't taxed out of their homes.
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Spending Caps: Ensuring government grows at the rate of the taxpayer's ability to pay, not the politician's ability to spend.
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True Transparency: No more hiding tax hikes behind revaluations or "fee" increases.
The Choice is Clear
If you want a representative who understands that every dollar the government spends is a dollar you can't spend on your family, the choice is Mike Hager.
Compare the records and join the campaign for fiscal sanity.
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