Rep. Guy Vander Linden Talks Legislative Issues

Rep. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa)

Oskaloosa, Iowa – The legislature is back in session and I look forward to getting our work done in as short a session as possible. We face significant issues regarding property tax and education, which I expect to occupy most of our time this year.
House Republicans are committed to fighting for the hardworking taxpayers of Iowa. While we made great progress last year, there is still much work to be done.
Jobs
We believe the best way to put Iowans back to work is to advance policies that create an environment that gets government out of the way and encourages employers to create jobs right here in Iowa.
Certainty, Savings, and Accountability

• Iowa’s employers must have a commitment from their government to keep spending under control so they can plan for the future and know for certain that a tax increase for them is not on the horizon to pay for big, bloated government.
• Controlling government budgets by spending less than the government receives demonstrates a commitment to commonsense budgeting and economic health that Iowa employers deserve. The threat fluctuating of budgets and higher taxes needs to be removed.
• Iowans deserve to keep more of their hard-earned money and it is our duty to cut out waste in government spending so our state government can be more efficient and effective.
• House Republicans will continue to hold themselves accountable by keeping their commitment to give taxpayers a seat at the table

Property Taxes

• House Republicans will work to deliver significant relief and genuine reform to all classes of property taxpayers.
• Property tax rates have increased by as much as 74% over the last ten years and will go up even more if we do nothing.
• Our uncompetitive property tax system is a burden on job-creation and family budgets.
• We are committed to passing relief and reform that benefits everyone.