Hon. Chris Christensen | Oppose HB629

HB629, taxing shorefront landowners, will add to already cumbersome property tax burdens for many. We, and many of our neighbors, have had camps for several generations. Not a lot of money in these families, but a lot of self-help and hard work. Now, to pay the taxes, succeeding generations all pitch in, so several average families share the burden. No rich folks here. Some have been forced to do short term rentals to cover the overhead. Others have been forced to sell. Short term renters do not have the experience or desire that is needed to keep our lakes clean and safe. Subdividing and developing shorefront to raise money will add more docks, more boats and exacerbate existing problems. Instead of adding taxes to shorefront, we should be giving discounts for those who keep some shorefront undeveloped. I urge you to vote ITL on HB629. Cordially, Hon. Chris Christensen Past Chairman Resources, Recreation and Development Committee Exotic Aquatic Weeds and Species Committee Oil Fund Disbursement Board Past Member Public Waters Access Advisory Board State Park Advisory Committee.