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State Rep. Allen Reavis urges caution on property-tax relief, pledges housing-program follow-up
Summary
63rd District Representative Dr. Allen Reavis discussed property tax relief and USDA housing programs with Doniphan County commissioners and agreed to arrange a meeting with the Kansas Department of Commerce to explore housing funding options; Chairman Grable asked state-level proposals not to constrain local governments.
Dr. Allen Reavis, 63rd District state representative, addressed the Doniphan County Commission about recent and upcoming legislative activity, centering his remarks on proposals for property tax relief and federal housing programs. Reavis said he would organize a meeting with Kerri Falletti of the Kansas Department of Commerce to discuss USDA grants and other housing programs available to local communities.
Chairman Wayne Grable asked Representative Reavis to be mindful of local governments when discussing property tax relief and "not tie the hands of cities and counties," expressing concern that statewide relief mechanisms can limit local flexibility. The board did not take any formal action but recorded the commitment to arrange the follow-up meeting with state commerce staff to explore program options and grant opportunities.
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