Nebraska taxpayers secured an important victory this week as taxpayer protection pledge signer Bill Bowes officially advanced to the November ballot in the race for the 14th district of the Nebraska Legislature.
Bowes, as a signer of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, has committed to opposing and voting against any and all efforts to increase taxes. His advancement to the general election is welcome news for Nebraska families, workers, and small businesses who are increasingly concerned about the state’s property tax burden and the long-term affordability of living in Nebraska.
At a time when taxpayers across Nebraska continue to demand meaningful property tax relief and greater fiscal discipline, candidates willing to make a clear, public commitment to taxpayers matter. Bowes has emphasized property taxes as a major priority and, by signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, demonstrated that he understands government does not have a revenue problem, but rather a spending problem.
Nebraska taxpayers have watched property tax bills climb year after year. While lawmakers made progress this session by strengthening Truth in Taxation protections, voters are still demanding broader reforms that address the underlying drivers of tax growth. Electing lawmakers committed to opposing higher taxes will be critical to ensuring future reforms move in the right direction.
Bowes’ opponent, SuAnn Witt, has not signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.
The Taxpayer Protection Pledge remains one of the clearest indicators voters have that a candidate will stand firmly against higher taxes once in office. For decades, the pledge has served as a powerful tool for taxpayers across the country, helping ensure elected officials keep their promises to oppose higher taxes.
ATR congratulates Bill Bowes on advancing to the November ballot and thanks him for making a clear commitment to Nebraska taxpayers. Nebraska voters now have the opportunity to elect a candidate who has publicly pledged to protect taxpayers and oppose any and all efforts to raise taxes.
New candidates sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge regularly. For the most up-to-date information on this race or any other, please visit the ATR Pledge Database.
