State Rep. Amos O'Neal Holds City Tax Cap Town Hall

Lawmaker discusses impacts of Saginaw's property tax cap and proposed legislation to remove it.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:38am

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State Representative Amos O'Neal, who represents Michigan's 94th House District, held a town hall meeting in Saginaw to discuss the impacts of the city's property tax cap and his proposed legislation to eliminate it. O'Neal argues the tax cap is costing Saginaw millions in public services and preventing the city from reaching its full potential.

Why it matters

Saginaw has been subject to a property tax cap since 1979, which O'Neal says is limiting the city's ability to fund vital public services and attract new businesses. Removing the cap could provide Saginaw with much-needed additional tax revenue to invest in the community.

The details

In February, O'Neal introduced House Bill 4121, which would amend the state's general property tax act to eliminate Saginaw's property tax cap. O'Neal says the cap is costing the city millions in lost revenue that could be used to improve public services and infrastructure, ultimately helping to revitalize the community.

  • The town hall was held on Monday, March 30, 2026.
  • In February 2026, O'Neal introduced House Bill 4121 to address the property tax cap.

The players

Amos O'Neal

State Representative for Michigan's 94th House District, which includes Saginaw and surrounding communities.

House Bill 4121

Legislation introduced by O'Neal in February 2026 to amend Michigan's general property tax act and eliminate Saginaw's property tax cap.

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What they’re saying

“What we're trying to do is position Saginaw to be a renaissance, to attract business, create opportunities for young folks to stay and not leave. And so, we have to make those investments in the future.”

— Amos O'Neal, State Representative

What’s next

The Michigan legislature will consider House Bill 4121, which would remove Saginaw's property tax cap, in the coming months.

The takeaway

Saginaw's longstanding property tax cap has limited the city's ability to fund critical public services and invest in its future. Eliminating the cap could provide much-needed revenue to help revitalize the community and attract new businesses and residents.