Residents protest Prop 422 property tax

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Residents of San Luis, Arizona have gathered to protest a property tax that's being voted on in a special election happening next month. 

Protestors gathered Wednesday morning to set up signs throughout the city, urging residents to vote against Proposition 422.

The city of San Luis currently doesn't have a property tax.

But if this prop is approved, homeowners could pay anywhere from $200 to more than $500 yearly based on the value of their home.

Some locals do not agree with how the city has marketed the tax.

“The people have not been thoroughly educated to a point where they can make an educated vote yes or no against it,” said James Allen Jr., a running candidate for San Luis council member.

However, there are still those that feel the city needs the new tax to survive.

“We’re growing as fast but we don't have the right tools right now so this proposition is going to help the city have the right tools the right resources to continue providing the right service to out community," said Mark Concha, Chairman of Prop 422 Committee.

Both those for and against the prop voiced their opposition Wednesday evening at the city council meeting.

“The proposition can cause a lot of negative things, first of all it is a open ended proposition,” said James.

Last November, the city council voted in favor of adding Prop 422 to the upcoming special election.

Voters have until May 21 of this year to add or dismiss vote prop 422 from the special election ballot.