* From a press release…

Bruce Rauner today called thousands of homeowners across Illinois and began a significant digital ad campaign to officially launch FreezeMyTaxes.com, a statewide petition to let voters add their voices in support of Rauner’s initiative to freeze property taxes.

“Property taxes are out of control and Pat Quinn’s done nothing about it,” Rauner said in his call to homeowners. “We need a property tax freeze in Illinois – no more property tax hikes without taxpayer approval.”

Joan Zaleski, a homeowner in St. Charles, also called homeowners urging them to sign the FreezeMyTaxes.com petition.

“I’m a a homeowner just like you,” Zaleski began in her call. “Let’s put an end to these career politicians raising our property taxes without our approval. We need Bruce Rauner’s property tax freeze – sign the petition right now at FreezeMyTaxes.com.”

Under Pat Quinn’s failed leadership, as both Lieutenant Governor and Governor, Illinois property taxes increased from 7th highest in the nation in 2005 to 2nd highest today. Property tax rates have increased in each region of the state every year that Quinn has been governor.

* The Rauner robocall…

Full script…

“Hello, this is Bruce Rauner. I’m calling with an important message about your property taxes. Property taxes are out of control and Pat Quinn’s done nothing about it. That’s just plain wrong. We need a property tax freeze in Illinois – no more property tax hikes without taxpayer approval. That’s why I’m launching a petition at www.FreezeMyTaxes.com. If you agree that we need a property tax freeze, go online right now and sign the petition at FreezeMyTaxes.com. Help me stop career politicians from raising your property taxes without your approval. Paid for by Citizens for Rauner, Inc. 312-583-0704.”

* The Zaleski robocall…

Script…

“Hi, this is Joan from St. Charles. I’m a homeowner just like you. Property taxes are out of control and Pat Quinn’s done nothing about it. That’s why I support Bruce Rauner’s call for a property tax freeze. And now you can too. Go online right now to www.FreezeMyTaxes.com and sign a petition to freeze our property taxes. Let’s put an end to these career politicians raising our property taxes without our approval. We need Bruce Rauner’s property tax freeze – sign the petition right now at FreezeMyTaxes.com. Paid for by Citizens for Rauner, Inc. 312-583-0704.”

Discuss.