OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — State lawmakers have proposed a plan to cut homeowners’ property taxes, but Oklahoma County’s assessor warns the plan would drastically slash funding for public schools, county law enforcement agencies, and other local governments—and says insurance costs, not property taxes, are what’s really driving up housing bills.
Oklahoma County Assessor Larry Stein said he is not opposed to lean government, but believes the latest property tax relief proposal would have sweeping consequences if passed.
“I don’t, I’m not a big government guy, but I’m a responsible government guy,” Stein said. “I could see a dramatic, dramatic change in our ability to be able to operate the state of Oklahoma.”…