Governor vows to lower property taxes

Pillen promotes ‘Cap, Cover, Cut’ Strategy to fix Nebraska taxing inequities LINCOLN — Delivering a direct message following Tuesday’s election, Governor Jim Pillen held a news conference declaring that Nebraska voters have issued a clear mandate for state leaders to solve the property tax crisis once and for all during the upcoming 2027 legislative session. While acknowledging that previous state efforts, including expanding tax credits, removing community colleges from property tax rolls, and capping local budget growth have helped roll back the actual taxes paid on land and homes, Gov. Pillen emphasized that temporary fixes are no longer enough. “Even with all of this effort, it is not enough,” said Gov. Pillen. “We cannot keep up with this property tax credit game. Property valuations continue to increase, and not enough of our local political subdivisions are lowering their levies – resulting in your property tax bill continuing to increase.” In order to see real change, Gov.

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