By Mayor Phil Kramer.
Property taxes. That is the issue I probably hear most about as mayor. I understand the frustration. I pay property taxes too. But what you might not know is that the Franklin Township Council is only responsible for a very small portion of your tax bill. In fact, your property tax assessment is a combined bill determined by many independent entities besides the Township, such as the County, School District, and Fire District, as well as open space and library levies that were directly approved by voters. These other entities account for more than 86 percent of your total property tax bill, with school taxes being the biggest component. The Township Council is responsible for the remaining, small portion. And on those municipal taxes, our Council has kept spending in check even though costs have skyrocketed over the last few years.
Let’s look at some facts. From 2020-2024, the municipal tax bill for the average home in Franklin went up by just $43 a year. That’s a 3 percent annual increase, well below the average inflation rate. How many of your other household expenses have increased by less than inflation since 2020?
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