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To ensure equity in property taxation, assessors should use fair-market value as the starting point for determining property values.

Property tax relief should be equitable, cost-effective, and targeted to homeowners with low and moderate incomes burdened by their property tax bill.

Prior to finalizing annual budget decisions, localities should inform taxpayers of the property tax rate required to maintain revenues at the same level as the

Devote adequate resources—the nation should devote sufficient resources to ensure access to benefits and adequate benefit levels for all who qu

Federal and state laws should prohibit maximum hiring ages and mandatory retirement ages for all workers. This should include public-safety employees.

Businesses that bid on federal, state, and local contracts should be required to report any complaints and determinations of unlawful and unfair practices.

When considering bond financing, state and local policymakers should:

Raise adequate revenue—the tax system must produce enough revenue to pay for important national, state, and local priorities.

Protect people from discrimination—freedom from discrimination is a fundamental right.

A variety of government policies and employer practices safeguard the rights of workers to fair treatment, safety in the workplace, and a measure of financial security.