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Homeowners face unfair tax burdens

I recently sent a letter to the editor questioning why homeowners were the only people who would be taxed to support the new school levy, when renters with children in schools got a free ride.

Now Seattle is trying to pass a tax, only on homeowners, to pay for care of the homeless in their city.

Again, I ask why are homeowners being singled out?

The homeless is a problem for everyone and their aid should be shared by all city residents.

This story was originally published May 13, 2016 at 10:01 AM with the headline "Homeowners face unfair tax burdens."

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