It all started last year when properties in Indiana got reassessed for property tax purposes. Some families saw their bills go up more than 200 percent in one year. Neighbors turned against neighbors, angry and confused as to why one's bill went up by triple digits and the person across the street was paying the same as years passed.

There were riots, there were protests, and there were petitions. People lashed out against the government and each other. Many politicians touted the property tax "crisis" as one off their main campaign agendas, including current Mayor Greg Ballard who beat out a long-time incumbent for his position.

"It is no secret that I believe property taxes need to be eliminated. Private property is a foundation of a free, capitalist society; somewhere along the line, we forgot that. Private property should be part of the American Dream. However, if you think you own your home, don’t pay property taxes one year and you’ll see who really owns your home," Ballard said on his Web site. "I have been to many of the property tax rallies and most of the people are mad or disgusted about their property tax increase. It particularly hurts the young families and the senior citizens. But the emotion of the senior citizens was visible in their voices and on their faces. They were scared. They did everything we as a society asked them to do, and now they might be forced to move out of their home of the past thirty or forty years, the house they expected to live in until they died."     

Many other politicians, including several running for Indianapolis City-County Council, also touted the property tax issue as their main platform. Candidate Timothy Maguire said, "At the very least, the property taxes we do have should be fair for all. Structures should be taxed on a per square foot basis, to be taxed at the same rate within a classification. Property taxes should only provide funds for education, police, fire and parks. One solution that many are not talking about is less spending. While the state can fix the way we are taxed, it is local government who is spending too much of your money."

Others, including state legislators and the Governor, have been working together to ease the pain on the pocketbooks of local property owners. After about two months of debate, the group has until this Friday to decide on some sort of property tax relief.

Politicians from each side of the spectrum are proposing caps on taxes, less spending, and possibly a higher sales tax to make up for the smaller amount of money coming in.

"(If there was a higher sales tax implemented) it would hurt the people that rent," said Chris Spangle, a local radio producer. "We would not see any of the relief, but would be helping relieve those that own homes."

Each party has agreed to different pieces of proposals, and Hoosiers are hoping a new plan will be implemented by April 1.