This is in response to “Cronin defends ’91 tax-cap vote ” (Trib West, March 14), which gave readers an inaccurate picture of my position on property tax caps.
Back in 1990, when property tax increases were skyrocketing, I ran for state representative and invited citizens in my community to “join the tax revolution.” In 1991, I went to Springfield with a mandate for property tax caps. I was a sponsor of House Bill 1, which was the original legislation establishing the property tax cap. I vigorously supported that bill.
Additionally, there was Senate Bill 1378, the income tax increase, which I had promised to oppose. Late in the legislative session, the $900 million income tax increase was cleverly amended to include a version of property tax caps.
I opposed that proposal and, instead, fought for House Bill 1.
Since that time, there have been dozens of votes regarding property tax caps. I have consistently voted to keep, protect and maintain property tax caps. I hope this sets the record straight.
