PA State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar

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District Offices
301 Georgian Place
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-4230
Fax: (814) 443-3866

Hyndman District Office
158 Washington St.
Hyndman, PA. 15545
(814) 842-3362
TOLL-FREE: (866) 779-1477
Fax: (814) 842-3367
Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or by appointment.

Capitol Office
149-A East Wing
PO Box 202069
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2069
(717) 783-8756
Fax: (717) 782-2911

My Constituents Don't Want a Gas Tax Hike

Metzgar Leads the Charge Against Property Taxes

During the recent floor debate over House Bill 1439, which provided an exemption from the real estate assessment for agricultural structures known as “high tunnels” or “hoop houses,” an amendment was proposed that would have instituted yet another property tax on land owners. This one in particular would tax landowners that may own their gas rights.

I was outraged that anyone would dare to propose another property tax, let alone a redistributive proposal further burdening already over taxed landowners and using the money to fund mass transit.

Here are my comments on the floor of the House:

Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar hosted teachers and students of Somerset Christian Academy at the Capitol recently.

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