Laura Urenda

On May 31, 2020, I sent the below to the Michigan Governor, my Senator and my Representative. Perhaps you can help by asking everyone in Michigan to do the same. ---------------------- Section 211.7b THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX ACT (EXCERPT) Act 206 of 1893 This is a request to the Senate and House to introduce an update this 127-year-old law. IT’S TIME! Currently, a veteran must be 100% disabled in Michigan to benefit from this law. This makes the benefit very exclusive to a small part of all disabled vets. According to the VA, Michigan has the 9th lowest vet population in the country, so this change should have minimal effect on property tax revenue. I'm asking that the percentage to qualify for this benefit be dropped to be more inclusive for veterans that served us proudly and sacrificed so much. Their lives have been changed forever. It is very difficult for a disabled vet to make ends meet, even if partially disabled. This change to the law would greatly help many vets and would validate to many that their service has been recognized and appreciated by the State of Michigan. There are currently, 18 states (36%) that have better benefits for tax relief than Michigan. Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Utah and Connecticut gives an exemption with only a 10% disability rating. Illinois is at 30%. Oregon at 40%. Colorado, Kansas, North Dakota and Vermont at 50%. Nevada at 60%. Minnesota at 70%. Iowa, Georgia, New York, Rhode Island and Wyoming have no defined percentage limit. MICHIGAN 100% DISABILITY IS REQUIRED FOR THIS BENEFIT. According to https://hadit.com/disabled-veterans-property-tax-exemptions-state/ Michigan ranks Ranks #1 in the country as the worst state to live in for veterans. Can you live with that?