In 2006 Mesa, Arizona was named by Money Magazine as one of the best places in America to Retire. Among the positive elements behind the choice was financial.

As Mesa approaches a half million residents, it offers something no other of American city of it's size can- No Property Tax.

For the past sixty years Mesa residents have not had to pay taxes on their property. Two years ago the residents went to the polls. It was proposed that a property tax be allowed to help pay for the many services that the fast-growing city was finding trouble funding. Residents rejected a property tax by a three to two margin.

Mesa voters will head to the polls next week to decide once again whether they want to tax their property to pay for some of the items the city wants.

This time the decision will be wrapped in two measures, both of them bonds. One for public safety projects and the other for street repair.

To read further about these issues, or to follow election results go here: AZ Central Election Coverage.

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6 Comments on Mesa Arizona Votes Whether or Not to Remain Property-Tax-Free

OCT
29
2008
184,901 Points 5 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Hi Chuck - I think it would be grand not to have property taxes.  But reality what it is, people want infrastructure and services, both of which cost money.  So what do you do???  That will be an interesting vote ~ what's your opinion?

Gail MacMillan Titusville Fl Real Estate

3:20pm • #1
240,122 Points 21 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Gail- Mesa is very much a "no new taxes" kind of place but I think the vote will be closer this time around. I don't know which way it will go.

5:25pm • #2
NOV
10
2008
197,890 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Chuck - loved you facebook little sticker... Can I get one?

3:04pm • #3
NOV
11
2008
240,122 Points 21 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Arina- It's one of the facebook features. I really haven't figured everything out yet. I need to learn facebook better and start using it. So far I have only one "friend" ... I'm wondering if my settings are wrong or (yikes) it's telling me something I didn't want to know. :-)

10:44am • #4
DEC
28
101,778 Points 1 Featured Post Localism Sponsor

How did the Vote go?, I'm still hearing about the challenges that mesa is having.

1:35pm • #5
JAN
13
240,122 Points 21 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Andrew- It passed... yes... all the cities are having difficulties with the services right now.

9:40am • #6

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