To the editor:

We just received our property tax statement and I now see why there is a movement to get the property taxes issue on the November ballot.

The raising of any taxes should not be left up to any one persons. It should be up to the voters. If the state needs more money, put an issue on the ballot and not just raise the property taxes.

I have heard about elderly people in the northern part of the state not having enough money to pay for the property taxes and the commissioners telling them they will have to find another place to live.

Work your whole life, get your house paid off and have some fool tell you you’ll have to find another place to live because of the property taxes.

I don’t mind paying for my share, but only if everyone votes on it. Put a state sales tax on the ballot.

If it passes — I’m sure it will — back off the property taxes issue. Remember in November to vote what your heart says, but make sure you understand the wording on the ballot and pay attention to everything you hear and read between now then.

CHARLES MEAD,

Salem