August 16, 2005
BSU Summit Takes an In-depth Look at Property Tax Reform
Join nationally known tax policy experts and Idaho analysts at the Property Tax Summit on Thursday, Oct 6, sponsored by the Center for Public Policy at Boise State University. The summit is from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. A $95 registration fee covers materials, parking, refreshment breaks and a box lunch. To register, call (208) 426-1476.
The intent of the summit is to provide specific, objective information about one of the most significant public policy issues in the state – property taxes. The format includes presentations as well as a question and answer session. Included with the summit will be videotapes and campaign materials related to prior property tax limitation initiatives to give participants a flavor for the debates and issues of past campaigns.
Speakers include:
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- Jon Coupal, president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Coupal, a leading advocate for the measure that limits growth on a property's tax valuation, will address the benefits of California's Proposition 13.
- Gary Cornia, Brigham Young University professor and director of the Romney Institute for Public Management. Cornia, a former president of the National Tax Association and Utah State tax commissioner, will discuss Utah's experience with truth in taxation.
- Jeff Chapman, Arizona State University Foundation Professor of Applied Public Finance. Chapman will analyze the intended and unintended consequences of Proposition 13 and will also explain Arizona's experience with property tax limitation measures.
- Jane Malme, a fellow at the Lincoln Land Institute. Malme, an author and consultant on property tax policy in the United States and abroad, will address property tax issues from a comparative perspective.
- David Baer, with the Policy Institute of the American Association for Retired Persons. Baer is an expert on property tax relief measures, including homestead exemptions, circuit breakers and deferral of taxes.
In addition, Boise State professors Jim Weatherby and Stephanie Witt will discuss the changing property tax issues in Idaho history. Randy Nelson, Associated Taxpayers president, and Alan Dornfest, Idaho Tax Commission supervisor, will explain the role of property tax in Idaho’s state and local tax structures.
For more information, contact Weatherby at jweathe@boiesstate.edu, or call the Center for Public Policy at (208) 426-1476. The deadline to register is Sept. 26. Make registration checks payable to the Center for Public Policy at Boise State University, 1910 University Dr., Boise, ID, 83725-1935.
Contact: James Weatherby, Center for Public Policy, (208) 426-4018, jweathe@boisesetate.edu
Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, University Relations, (208) 426-3275, kcraven@boisestate.edu
