Property Taxes, Redistricting & Who Really Pays the Bills | Brian Baird on Those AshHoles скачать в хорошем качестве

Property Taxes, Redistricting & Who Really Pays the Bills | Brian Baird on Those AshHoles

In this in-depth episode of Those AshHoles, we sit down with Brian Baird, Johnson County Commissioner, former President of the Indiana County Commissioners Association, and 2025 Commissioner of the Year, for a wide-ranging, no-spin conversation about how local government actually works. We get deep into the weeds on issues that impact every Hoosier, including: Why property taxes are pricing seniors and fixed-income families out of homes they already own How assessments work, why they almost never go down, and who really controls them Where your property tax dollars actually go (hint: most of it isn’t the county) Redistricting in Indiana — what happened, why it failed, and whether it’s coming back Business tax abatements, data centers, and how corporations shift the tax burden to residents The power (and lack of oversight) of school boards, and why they matter more than most elections Annexation, TIF districts, and the quiet expansion of city tax bases Why local government is drowning in regulation but starving for common sense Faith, culture, political division, and how violent rhetoric is tearing the country apart Why listening, communication, and collaboration are the only way forward Brian also shares his personal story — walking away from a potential pro football career to run a family business, decades of service in law enforcement, and why he continues to serve in government long after he could have retired. This is a long-form, honest conversation about accountability, leadership, and the future of Indiana — and the country. 👉 Like, subscribe, and share if you care about where your tax dollars go and who’s making decisions on your behalf. Learn more about Brian's work at:   / truthistruthpod     / indianacountycommissioners