This is not political. It's people's homes

Property taxes aren’t red/blue or political; the state writes the rules on property taxes, counties follow the rules. And everyone — no matter what your political stripe — pays. It’s no secret that Missoula County and Beaverhead County are opposite in terms of politics, but we’re aligned when it comes to current property tax issues.

The governor sent another letter to all Montana homeowners about property taxes, which has likely hit your mailboxes. The letter asserts that 1.) Property taxes are high because some local governments’ spending is out of control; and 2.) The State’s haul from prope...