The Power of Persistence: A Community's Fight Against Tax Increases

In a captivating new episode of *American Potential*, host Jeff Crank welcomes Resa Camoriano, an extraordinary citizen who took a stand against a significant property tax increase in her local school district. Fueled by a desire for greater transparency and accountability, Resa spearheaded a movement that not only challenged the status quo but also inspired legislative change. With over 38,000 signatures gathered on a petition to demand a vote on the tax increase, Resa’s campaign faced fierce opposition from the school board and the teachers’ union, leading to a high-stakes legal battle. Despite the court ruling against her group, the spotlight on the issue prompted the legislature to lower the signature threshold for future petitions and consider a bill necessitating voter approval for substantial tax hikes. Resa’s story is a testament to the power of grassroots activism and the impact determined individuals can have on the governance of their communities. Join us as Resa shares her journey, from the strategic collection of signatures during the peak of the pandemic to navigating the complexities of legal challenges, and ultimately, to her ongoing advocacy for citizen involvement in democratic processes. Through her beekeeping anecdotes and reflections on the lawsuit’s outcomes, Resa’s insights offer a compelling narrative of resilience, community mobilization, and the drive to effectuate meaningful change. Check out Voice of the Artic here: https://voiceofthearcticinupiat.org Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

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American Potential is a national award-winning podcast that shares how individuals are taking action in their community to break barriers. While some of our guests may be public officials or influencers, many are ordinary Americans who decided, “enough is enough” and are stepping up in a big way. We share policy solutions to the most important challenges our country faces and talk to people who are doing something about it. Our hope is that when you hear about other people’s stories of success – and struggle – you will realize that you are capable of doing extraordinary things within your own community and know that you are not alone. Jeff Crank hosts the American Potential podcast. Jeff serves as a regional vice president at Americans for Prosperity, a political advocacy and accountability organization that helps pass policies to expand freedom and opportunity. He previously hosted The Jeff Crank Show from 2008-2022, and is the president of his own real estate investment company. American Potential is now a national award-winning podcast. Having won the Gold Award at the 18th annual 3w Awards in the News and Politics Podcast category. The 3w Awards is judged by the Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts.