Special taxing districts are political subdivisions formed to fund specific services and improvements such as fire protection and infrastructure. In practice, however, they often allow narrow special interests to tax the public for their own private gain while allowing little or no public input or oversight. Learn more about reforming special taxing districts: https://showmeinstitute.org/blog/subsidies/2018-blueprint-special-taxing-districts
2018 Blueprint: Special Taxing Districts
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About the Author
Patrick Tuohey
Patrick Tuohey is a senior fellow at the Show-Me Institute and co-founder and policy director of the Better Cities Project. Both organizations aim to deliver the best in public policy research from around the country to local leaders, communities and voters. He works to foster understanding of the...
