As a resident in Lakewood, NJ for many years, I've experienced firsthand the challenges posed by rising property taxes, and I know that I am not the only one. Our community is at a crossroads. Families are struggling, seniors are opting to move away, and local businesses are shouldering increasingly heavier financial burdens. We face a tough decision: continue bearing these escalating costs, or seek a reform?

Our property taxes, according to a 2020 Tax Foundation study, are among the highest in the country. This leaves residents struggling to allocate resources for essential needs such as food, healthcare, and education. The situation is even more dismal for our seniors, many of whom live on fixed incomes and are being displaced due to this financial pressure.

Small businesses, the backbone of Lakewood's local economy, are significantly affected by high property taxes as well. When businesses struggle, it creates a ripple effect on jobs, goods, and services in our community.

This petition is not just about lightening our financial burdens – it’s about the future of Lakewood. It is about making our town more affordable and livable for everyone, regardless of age, profession, or social standing. The time has come for our representatives to enact just property tax policies that reflect the interests and hardship of their constituents, rather than giving rise to them.

You have the power to make a difference. Sign this petition in support of lowering property taxes in Lakewood, NJ. Together, we can advocate fairness in our fiscal policies, safeguard our community's future, and stand up for all of Lakewood's residents who are burdened by high property taxes. It's time to make Lakewood a better place to live, work, and thrive. Sign the petition now.