The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has debated a proposal to eliminate property taxes, following a petition by local lawmakers asking for this. The proposal was supported by the Greater OklahomA City Council, which hosted a panel of speakers discussing the issue. Some argue that property taxes are a necessary form of taxation for many local government, while others argue that abolishing them would significantly impact the economy. The Chamber's representative, however, acknowledges that property tax funds are often used to fund local government projects such as charitable causes such as law enforcement, school districts, and medical facilities.