State Rep. Don Vruwink has been named the 2021 “Property Taxpayer Champion” by Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., according to information released Monday.
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., is a statewide, nonpartisan advocacy group, which informs its members through legislative updates, educational materials and frequent publications, according to its website.
The presentation of the award was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release stated.
In announcing the recognition, the organization cited Vruwink’s vote in favor of legislation to repeal a tax imposed on small business for the fixtures and equipment they use in daily operations, as well as his vote in favor of the 2021-2023 state budget bill, the release stated.
“While the property tax repeal was not enacted into law this legislative session, I intend to work with my colleagues in the majority party to advance this bill in the next session. When I talk to business owners and families in the communities I represent, financial issues are one of the top concerns, including property taxes,” Vruwink was quoted as saying in the release.
About Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc.
Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., is comprised of 18,000 small businesses, farms, and property owners from across the state. Each year, the members nominate lawmakers whom they believe have worked on their behalf, advocated for lower taxes, and who have “stood up” for Main Street, Wisconsin, John Jacobson, a spokesperson for the organization, explained in the release.
In addition to doing research and policy analysis, the organization assists members in dealing with local property tax issues and questions related to assessments, property tax exemptions, and state laws, the release noted.
State Rep. Don Vruwink, holding a plaque, accepts the Wisconsin Property Taxpayers, Inc., Property Taxpayer Champion award. He was presented with the award by members of the organization, including Paul Rozeski, from left, John Jacobson and Pete Harms of Milton-based R&W Heating and Cooling, which is where the presentation took place. Contributed photo.
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