Quigley Joins Property Tax Study Committee

The Sanatoga Post reports that Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) will join a committee whose intent to is look at ways to reduce school districts' reliance on property taxes for funding. 

“Finding an alternative source of funding for public education has always been at the top of my priority list, so I am very pleased to serve on this committee,” said Quigley on his website. 

Quigley introduced a resolution to form this committee earlier this year. That resolution was passed in June 2012.

Quigley will be joined by 12 other members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The 13 members represent both the majority and minority parties. 

Quigley will be one representative of the House Education Committee on the special panel. The other committee members come from a number of existing House committees, including Finance, Education, Local Government and Urban Affairs. 

In an earlier press release on his website, Quigley said, “Finding an alternative funding mechanism will be a challenge, but it is a challenge I believe the General Assembly can meet with hard work, dedication and creativity. I am looking forward to the day when I can finally tell property owners they are free from this onerous tax burden.” 

Quigley represents the 146th Legislative District in Montgomery County. The district includes Limerick, Lower Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Royersford, Upper Pottsgrove, West Pottsgrove, and a portion of New Hanover.