“And now, they’re having a tough time paying their residential property tax, which should never happen.” The initiative certification came in the middle of a multiple-year stretch lawmakers spent much of their legislative sessions focused on property tax relief and reform. And in 2024, Gordon signed three bills designed as property tax exemptions into law, as well. Hoversland said declining property tax revenues could lead to an increase in other forms of taxation, such as sales tax. Hoversland said “Vote NO on Initiative #1” will ramp up its efforts after the primary election on Aug. 18 because the ballot initiative is on the general election ballot.