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One of the greatest influences on what you pay for rent is the level of property taxes the apartment community owner must pay. While there is a direct connection between rent and property taxes, renters have been disenfranchised from the political process. Those who live in apartments have been viewed as transients who do not participate in the elections or get involved in their communities.

During the last General Assembly, legislators passed a bill that provides property tax relief to apartments. But, our job is not done. We need to make sure that those who understand the importance of multifamily housing are elected to office in November. State lawmakers will vote on the property tax relief again during the 2009 session before it can come to a vote before the general public in 2010.

We need you to vote because property taxes on rental housing units have direct impact on the amount of rent an owner must charge residents.

Also, state lawmakers have passed legislation that allows those who rent to sign petitions as long as they are registered voters. This means we, as renters and voters, can build a strong voice in government and be a part of the process to bring about change.

Apartmentvoterscount.com provides you the necessary information and tools to participate in the process to elect those who represent you in your home county and in state government. This site also provides a source so you can make informed decisions in the voting booth.

Click on the “register to vote” link to start the process. Then return to apartmentvoterscount.com to get up-to-date news coverage and press releases related directly to apartment residents. We encourage you to send us an e-mail at info@apartmentvoterscount.com if you have any questions about this Web site or the electoral process in Indiana.

Remember, we cannot effect necessary change in Indiana if we don’t participate in the electoral process. Show elected officials your voting power.