Kathi Frank - Realtor at Prudential Gary Greene- The Woodlands, Texas

Why would I support Proposition 2 (HJR 36-#1) in next Tuesday's election if I know that it may take away some opportunity to make more money? The answer is simple to me...it is just NOT RIGHT to do otherwise. I have already voted and I encourage you to do the same. Let me tell you why you must VOTE YES for this Proposition on November 3rd.

The picture above is the way it used to look in most of the area between Houston and The Woodlands only a few short years ago. Families enjoyed the peace and quiet of the trees and creeks. Their children grew up in this pastoral environment. They cherish the memories of being "out in the middle of nowhere".

Without the passage of this bill, these fine people may be forced to sell land that has been held for generations - just to pay the tax bill.

Without passage of Proposition 2 on the ballot November 3rd - if the "powers that be" decide that the "highest and best use" for the property may be a shopping mall or apartment complex - they will be able to assess the taxable value of the property according to that use.

IT'S JUST NOT FAIR!

Families that have been crowded out of their idyllic environment - only to face traffic congestion, unnatural smells and raucous noise - and the taxing agencies think of these residents as a new source of tax revenue!

Let them remain at home and pay taxes as a residence. I don't care if the market value of the residence is less than $100,000 and the actual market value based on the "highest and best use" is more than $1,000,000. We have no right forcing these families to move because someone has decided that the value of the property has increased ten-fold.

Let's be reasonable - and fair - speak up for those who have lived here for generations. Give them a voice at the polls next Tuesday. It's the right thing to do!

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