BISMARCK — Representative Jim Kasper, (D46) Fargo, and End Unfair Property Tax Chairman Rick Becker have announced a coalition of dedicated public servants including legislators, former legislators, and 2024 legislative candidates have joined to publicly endorse a crucial initiated measure aimed at implementing much needed reform of the property tax system, providing substantial permanent tax relief, and advancing the prosperity of North Dakota and all its residents.
The proposed measure, which has garnered widespread support throughout the state, promises to bring about significant economic benefits of which the positive impact on individuals and families cannot be overstated.
“The people of North Dakota will finally see the tax reform they’ve been promised,” stated Rep. Jim Kasper, “and the tax relief that is long overdue.”
Rep. Kasper also stated, “This measure ensures that the abundant revenue the state of North Dakota receives translates to tremendous tax relief, while ensuring that cities, counties, and school districts retain complete control of their budgets and finances.”
The petition is required to have 31,164 signatures to be placed on the general election ballot in November, 2024. The sponsoring committee has until late June to gather those signatures, and says it has well over half of the required signatures already.
Rick Becker, Chairman of the sponsoring committee stated, “When passed, this measure will position North Dakota as the number one place for young families and businesses to relocate. We will finally solve the problems of workforce development and economic diversification. In fact, when passed, the economy of North Dakota will soar, leaving the other 49 states behind!”
Measure supporters say they are fully aware of the concerns publicized by opponents, but that the concerns have already been addressed with statutory language planned to be introduced in the next legislative session.
The below listed members of the coalition reiterate the importance of placing this measure on the ballot for the people of North Dakota to decide, and support the tremendous, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the tax relief and reform the measure provides. Further, they will be active in introducing all necessary updates to the Century Code to ensure smooth implementation of the measure.
Matt Ruby
Rep. D40, Minot
Jim Kasper
Rep. D46, Fargo
Mike Schatz
Rep. D39, New England
Judy Estenson
Sen. D15, Warwick
Andrew Marschall
Rep. D16, Fargo
Donna Henderson
Rep. D9B, Calvin
Larry Bellew
Rep. D38, Minot
Jeff Hoverson
Rep. D3, Minot
Cole Christensen
Rep. D24, Rogers
Brandon Prichard
Rep. D8, Bismarck
Lori VanWinkle
Rep. D3, Minot
Matt Heilman
Rep. D7, Bismarck
Jeff Magrum
Sen. D8, Hazelton
Scott Dyk
Rep. D23, Williston
Nathan Toman
Rep. D34, Mandan
SuAnn Olson
Rep. D8, Baldwin
Vicky Steiner
Rep. D37, Dickinson
Oley Larsen
Fmr Sen. D3, Minot
Chris Olson
Fmr Rep. D13, W. Fargo
Joe Miller
Fmr Sen. D10, Park River
Rick Becker
Fmr Rep. D7, Bismarck
Tom Kading
Fmr Rep. D45, Fargo
Sebastian Ertelt
Fmr Rep. D26, Lisbon
Dan Johnston
Fmr Rep. D24, Kathryn
Aaron McWilliams
Fmr Rep. D20, Hillsboro
Mark Enget
Candidate D2 Senate, Powers Lake
Justice Amundson
Candidate D30 House, Bismarck
Phillip Jacobs
Candidate D32 House, Bismarck
Adam Rose
Candidate D30 Senate, Bismarck
Dave Charles
Candidate D30 House, Bismarck
