"This (the water and sewer tax), everyone is going to pay it equally; whether you live in a million-dollar home or a $50,000 home, we all have to use water, and it disproportionately affects the people of my community," Brookins said. "We have to think long term and get away from the stereotypes about property taxes and start explaining to people why a property tax is fairer than the other taxes and fees that they are going to ultimately end up paying."