State Representative Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) is calling on the Illinois General Assembly to tackle the growing crisis of high property taxes, which he says is placing an unsustainable burden on homeowners. Coffey emphasized the need for immediate legislative action as both property taxes and homeowners' insurance continue to rise across the state, making homeownership increasingly unaffordable.

Rep. Coffey explains that Illinois lawmakers owe it to their constituents to address the crisis of soaring property taxes across the state. He shared the story of a constituent whose combined property tax and insurance bill had increased by $500 a month, highlighting the financial strain on families already dealing with high gas prices and grocery costs.

Illinois currently holds the second-highest property tax burden in the country, a situation Coffey attributes to failed public policies. Despite House Republicans filing legislation, such as House Bill 4354, which would cap annual property tax increases at 5% unless a home undergoes major improvements, there has been little bipartisan cooperation on the issue. Coffey warned that without meaningful reform, more families will continue to leave the state, and he urged lawmakers to prioritize relief for homeowners.

Coffey has long been an advocate for reducing the tax burden on Illinois residents, pushing for policies that will make the state a more affordable place to live and do business.