Senator Brent Jackson to Examine Property Tax Reforms

Raleigh, N.C. — Today, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Rockingham) tapped Sen. Jackson (R-Sampson, Jones) to work on property tax reforms alongside other senators from across North Carolina.

 “I want to thank Sen. Jackson for bringing his expertise and commitment to easing the overall tax burden on his constituents. There's no difference to taxpayers whether a tax is paid to the state or to a local government; it's all money coming out of their pockets,” Sen. Berger said. “These members will examine ways to provide relief from local taxes while ensuring that local revenue is used responsibly to fund the services our constituents rely on.” 

Sen. Jackson said, “Property taxes have a real and direct impact on families, farmers, and small businesses across our communities. I am honored to work alongside my colleagues to explore responsible solutions that provide meaningful relief while ensuring our counties and municipalities have the resources they need to deliver essential services. We have shown at the state level that lowering taxes and managing budgets responsibly can strengthen our economy, and I look forward to bringing that same approach to this effort.”

The members selected to look at reforms include Appropriations Chairs Sens. Brent Jackson (R-Sampson, Jones) and Michael Lee (R-New Hanover), Finance Chairs Sens. Dave Craven (R-Randolph) and Tom McInnis (R-Moore), along with Sens. Lisa Barnes (R-Nash), Jim Burgin (R-Harnett), Steve Jarvis (R-Davidson), and Chris Measmer (R-Cabarrus), Tim Moffitt (R-Henderson), and Benton Sawrey (R-Johnston). 

They will consider policy proposals to rein in the runaway property tax practices that are being implemented across the state. 

Since 2011, Senate Republicans have provided North Carolinians with significant tax relief by slashing the personal income tax from a peak of 7.75% to 3.99% and moving the zero-tax bracket from $6,000 to $25,500. These transformative changes were made possible through responsible budgeting at the state level. Senate Republicans believe the same principles can help address the rising burden of local property taxes.