The Missouri House Special Interim Committee on Property Tax Reform has announced a series of public hearings across the state to gather input from citizens, families, and organizations. One of these hearings will take place on Wednesday, August 20 at 5:30 PM at the Center of Clayton (50 Gay Ave, Clayton, MO).
These hearings are designed to collect feedback on how Missouri’s property tax system can be improved to promote fairness, transparency, and sustainability. For families in the Greater St. Louis Region, the issue is especially important: some local disability services are funded through disabilities resource boards, which receive their revenue from a dedicated property tax levy.
Any changes to how property taxes are assessed or collected could affect this funding and thus impact the availability of services that thousands of local residents rely on, including respite care, therapies, job coaching, residential supports, and community-based programs.
Becky Herschbach, Executive Director of the Productive Living Board, noted in a recent newsletter:
“We are closely monitoring proposed policy and budget changes. Our goal is to protect the quality and continuity of services for people with developmental disabilities.”
That’s why it’s critical for families, self-advocates, and service providers to take part in this conversation. By attending a hearing and sharing your story, you can help lawmakers understand the real-life impact of property tax reform on people with developmental disabilities and their families.
St. Louis Hearing Details:
Wednesday, August 20
5:30 PM
Center of Clayton (50 Gay Ave, Clayton, MO)
For more details, click here.