To the editor:

I have spent the past 24 hours contemplating Bill Ward’s letter to the editor which stated that his property taxes continue to increase yearly, and I feel I must respond. I will attempt to avoid the political undertones that were included in Mr. Ward’s letter and will only respond with facts and solid figures, which are all public records.

For those of you who may not know, Mr. Ward is a previous member of the Jasper County Board of Supervisors. He is fully aware that the supervisors only control the county portion of your tax bill.