I saw Gov. Ayotte’s pronouncement that the state “just needs to live within it’s means” (Monitor, 1/9). The problem is that more and more families, through no fault of their own, are no longer able to live within their means. The reason? Totally unaffordable property taxes. How did that happen? The state’s refusal to pay for items that should be its responsibility.

For ten straight years, the state budgets have forced every conceivable expense onto our property taxes, and it appears the next two years will be even worse. She wants more affordable housing, but what good is a cheaper house or condo if you still can’t afford the inequitable property taxes?

Dianne Schuett

Pembroke