Loss of property tax looms over mayors' Question 3 concerns
The mayors of nine cities say they fear losing property taxes if Question 3 passes, despite language in the enabling legislation that should prevent that from happening.
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The mayors of nine cities say they fear losing property taxes if Question 3 passes, despite language in the enabling legislation that should prevent that from happening.
Nine mayors of some of Maine's largest cities and towns came out against the overhaul of CMP and Versant.
A November vote for a publicly owned utility would be a first in the US. Backers say it could mean lower rates and a faster energy transition.
The referendum on Pine Tree Power is the latest in a long line of similar questions that have been brought before voters.
Question 3 may be receiving all or most of voters’ attention this fall, but the ballot has seven other initiatives. Questions 1 and 2 are influenced by supporters and opponents of Question 3. “No Blank Checks” collected signatures to put Question 1...