# What do Jackson and Bottoms propose on taxes and costs?: 24 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Compare their plans on income taxes, property taxes, and the cost of living. Authors: joe HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/do-jackson-bottoms-propose Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/do-jackson-bottoms-propose.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "What do Jackson and Bottoms propose on taxes and costs?: 24 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/do-jackson-bottoms-propose.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to establish an online 'open checkbook' system to track Georgia state expenditur… Id: claim_0747333111528f356c7bd25f Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms pledged to establish an online 'open checkbook' system to track Georgia state expenditures and detect waste, fraud, and abuse. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms served as Mayor of Atlanta from January 2018 to January 2022 after serving on the Atlant… Id: claim_15ac9db0afd09b932231a990 Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms served as Mayor of Atlanta from January 2018 to January 2022 after serving on the Atlanta City Council from 2010 to 2017. Labels: Inferred, Low ### Georgia's state income tax rate was set to a flat 5.19% following 2024 legislation signed by Governor Brian K… Id: claim_330cf828c853d5dbd0d48d2d Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Georgia's state income tax rate was set to a flat 5.19% following 2024 legislation signed by Governor Brian Kemp. Labels: Inferred, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms' Local Grocery and Family Essentials Tax Relief Plan would permit cities and counties to… Id: claim_7e85ad2a308ae2fd6b343f3e Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms' Local Grocery and Family Essentials Tax Relief Plan would permit cities and counties to permanently end or temporarily suspend local sales taxes on groceries, take-home meals, diapers, formula, and feminine hygiene items. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes increasing Georgia's statewide permanent homestead exemption from $2,000 to $5,… Id: claim_ae585c70eba7369d0cd7f3c7 Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes increasing Georgia's statewide permanent homestead exemption from $2,000 to $5,000, estimated to save eligible homeowners an extra $90 annually. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes eliminating Georgia's state income tax for public school teachers alongside tar… Id: claim_bcbc19f4e166706d3b5c5c73 Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes eliminating Georgia's state income tax for public school teachers alongside targeted tax relief for veterans and military retirees. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes fully funding Georgia's Homeowner Tax Relief Grant annually and seeking a const… Id: claim_cfd07a8f41263569e953dd8d Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes fully funding Georgia's Homeowner Tax Relief Grant annually and seeking a constitutional amendment to raise the cap to $25,000 in assessed value. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes raising the income cap for Georgia's senior property-tax exemptions to $100,000… Id: claim_eb796705d66d6fe5dbe96093 Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes raising the income cap for Georgia's senior property-tax exemptions to $100,000, indexing it to inflation, and easing local government adjustments to senior homestead limits. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Keisha Lance Bottoms Insurance and Transportation Tax Proposals Id: section_1733551f4b99f06a35b49c47 Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Keisha Lance Bottoms Insurance and Transportation Tax Proposals Labels: Inferred, Low ### Rick Jackson Tax Proposals and Economic Agenda Id: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Parent: topic_c3imBVYpCiRAN8prBvHE Depth: 1 Rick Jackson Tax Proposals and Economic Agenda Labels: Inferred, Low #### In 2018, the Bottoms mayoral administration sought to maintain Atlanta's existing millage rate rather than ro… Id: claim_25a171ce473d5bf8648b7984 Parent: claim_15ac9db0afd09b932231a990 Depth: 2 In 2018, the Bottoms mayoral administration sought to maintain Atlanta's existing millage rate rather than roll it back amid rising property assessments, prompting pushback and debate from the City Council. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes repealing Georgia's 2.25% auto-insurance premium tax and reducing the state gas… Id: claim_3972d90d14785cddd70fa40d Parent: section_1733551f4b99f06a35b49c47 Depth: 2 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes repealing Georgia's 2.25% auto-insurance premium tax and reducing the state gasoline tax to 28 cents per gallon and diesel to 31.3 cents. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Rick Jackson launched parts of his affordability agenda at an Atlanta barbershop on August 21, 2026, and roll… Id: claim_45551e8db977b7b61db723ba Parent: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Depth: 2 Rick Jackson launched parts of his affordability agenda at an Atlanta barbershop on August 21, 2026, and rolled out his five-point 'Jackson Action Plan' on September 8, 2026. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### During her tenure as mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms championed the 'Moving Atlanta Forward' initiative, an infra… Id: claim_6aed8b5cd76d9045acc092ed Parent: claim_15ac9db0afd09b932231a990 Depth: 2 During her tenure as mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms championed the 'Moving Atlanta Forward' initiative, an infrastructure investment program totaling approximately $750 million funded through TSPLOST and Renew Atlanta bonds. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Rick Jackson proposed an automatic 60-day suspension of Georgia's gas tax if average prices increase by at le… Id: claim_7fa7a537788bdc2430f51654 Parent: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Depth: 2 Rick Jackson proposed an automatic 60-day suspension of Georgia's gas tax if average prices increase by at least 35 cents in seven days or 75 cents in 30 days due to external shocks. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes a one-year, $250 million Local Tax Relief Stabilization Fund to reimburse local… Id: claim_943ccdd0d6d1b95b1615af95 Parent: claim_7e85ad2a308ae2fd6b343f3e Depth: 2 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes a one-year, $250 million Local Tax Relief Stabilization Fund to reimburse local governments experiencing grocery-tax collection losses greater than 5% compared to the prior year. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Rick Jackson advocates freezing home valuation increases that raise property tax bills and mandating local pu… Id: claim_99f498eb73020acf7bbb9d8c Parent: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Depth: 2 Rick Jackson advocates freezing home valuation increases that raise property tax bills and mandating local public hearings with recorded votes prior to property tax increases. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Rick Jackson proposed eliminating Georgia state taxes on residential electricity and natural gas. Id: claim_ad3335c4db5cae55e5d10c47 Parent: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Depth: 2 Rick Jackson proposed eliminating Georgia state taxes on residential electricity and natural gas. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Rick Jackson plans to cut 10% from the state budget and offset lost tax revenue via reduced operating expense… Id: claim_b692db71b36ae24a65641fef Parent: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Depth: 2 Rick Jackson plans to cut 10% from the state budget and offset lost tax revenue via reduced operating expenses, GDP growth, and state technology upgrades. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Rick Jackson pledged to cut Georgia's state income tax in half within four years and work toward eliminating… Id: claim_c7a2a38e619024b1bb2aa691 Parent: section_e0b4a698100fd4f4ca48598f Depth: 2 Rick Jackson pledged to cut Georgia's state income tax in half within four years and work toward eliminating it entirely within eight years. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes eliminating Georgia's 2.25% premium tax on homeowners insurance and requiring i… Id: claim_c9eef81e27c3b932d255b37d Parent: section_1733551f4b99f06a35b49c47 Depth: 2 Keisha Lance Bottoms proposes eliminating Georgia's 2.25% premium tax on homeowners insurance and requiring insurers to pass savings through as direct policy credits. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Keisha Lance Bottoms increased Atlanta police starting salaries by approximately 30% early in her mayoral ter… Id: claim_ccdc5f7e11d2f4decb2dfab5 Parent: claim_15ac9db0afd09b932231a990 Depth: 2 Keisha Lance Bottoms increased Atlanta police starting salaries by approximately 30% early in her mayoral term. Labels: Inferred, Low ##### Rick Jackson pledged not to seek a second term as Georgia governor if he cannot fulfill his tax-cut promises. Id: claim_277e2ae78d46362fbf30fc3b Parent: claim_c7a2a38e619024b1bb2aa691 Depth: 3 Rick Jackson pledged not to seek a second term as Georgia governor if he cannot fulfill his tax-cut promises. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### Rick Jackson proposed eliminating Georgia's state income tax on tips. Id: claim_7f4064b26b73ebe992b0a93e Parent: claim_c7a2a38e619024b1bb2aa691 Depth: 3 Rick Jackson proposed eliminating Georgia's state income tax on tips. Labels: Source-linked, Low