But even with a property tax, much can be done to increase tax equity.
Not that tax equity is the only issue.
"Revaluation will result in tax equity only if everyone does it at the same time and to the same standards."
Even his most ardent supporters must be aware that he is a man who bears constant watching on questions of tax equity.
To those who worry more about broad issues of tax equity, though, it is one of its greatest flaws.
In praiseworthy pursuit of tax equity and economic efficiency, the reform law wiped out the differential.
In addition, the principle of tax equity is infringed, as regards those citizens who do abide by the rules.
Many groups view tax equity as government's equal treatment of all taxpayers rather than government's support for the greater equality of economic outcomes.
Now it's up to us to pay them back - with tax relief and tax reform and tax equity.
All I can say is that I will continue fighting for investment in our economy and tax equity amongst all Americans.