Illinois Lt. Gov. Candidate Aaron Del Mar: Property Taxes Are Driving Families Out

July 26th, 2026· 0:56

llinois lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar says the state's affordability crisis begins with property taxes, arguing that homeowners are carrying too much of the burden for funding local government and public education. Del Mar says Illinois should increase its share of education funding to reduce reliance on local property taxes, providing relief to homeowners while helping school districts meet their financial needs. He also identified public safety and expanding access to quality education as key priorities, saying they are essential to making Illinois a more affordable and competitive place to live. His comments come as property taxes, state spending, education funding, and crime remain central issues in Illinois' statewide elections. #AaronDelMar #Illinois #PropertyTaxes #Taxpayer #IllinoisPolitics #Education #PublicSafety #TaxRelief #BreakingNews #News #Affordability #SchoolFunding #StateGovernment #Elections #Economy