Mishawaka lawmaker casts only 'No' vote to governor's property tax relief plan

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Rep. Craig Fry of Mishawaka was the only lawmaker to vote against the governor's property tax plan

Craig Fry (D-Mishawaka) was the only state representative to vote "No" when the Indiana House passed a modified version of the governor's property tax relief plan. (Photo courtesy WISH-TV)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jan 25, 2008 at 11:54 AM EST

Story Updated: Jan 25, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS — A local lawmaker made the only “No” vote when the Indiana House passed a modified version of the governor's property tax relief plan.

Rep. Craig Fry (D-Mishawaka) voted against the plan.

It caps property tax bills, has stricter spending controls on local government and requires referendums on some local projects.

The plan also raises the state sales tax from 6 to 7 percent.

Fry claims previous efforts to provide property tax relief did not result in promised savings.

"They’re gonna get a third cut? Well, what about the 12 percent relief before, all the numbers they’ve used in the past? None of that ever came true,” Rep. Fry explained.

“You've seen hard-working, bi-partisan legislators working to a common goal to get this bill out early,” said Rep. B. Patrick Bauer (D-House Speaker).

The bill now moves to the Senate.

Friday, Jan 25 at 1:09 PM Jim - Mishawaka wrote ...

Craig, this will be brought up again at election time.

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