Is There a Difference Between Local Property Taxes and School Districts?

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A cap passed by voters again about a two to one margin I believe in 1978 that basically didn't allow property taxes to raise more than 1% a year. And you know the argument I've made an official and some others made is this is largely a downstream effect of this earlier attempt to equalize school spending.

Economic historian Judge Glock talks to EconTalk host Russ Roberts about zoning and the housing market. Glock argues the impact on zoning on housing affordability is small and that we should learn to love property taxes as long as they're administered properly. The conversation includes a discussion of the environmental impact of urban sprawl--Glock argues sprawl has certain environmental benefits.