Government Took Her Home—But She Fought Back and Won!
Case of Geraldine Tyler
The Power of the People is Stronger than the People in Power
Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023)
Background:
- In 1999, Geraldine Tyler purchased a condominium in North Minneapolis.
- By 2015, she had accumulated approximately $15,000 in unpaid property taxes, including penalties and interest.
- Hennepin County foreclosed on her property and sold it for $40,000, retaining the surplus $25,000 beyond her tax debt.
Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023)
The Power of the People is Stronger than the People in Power
Tyler v. Hennepin County, 598 U.S. 631 (2023)
Legal Proceedings:
- Tyler filed a lawsuit against Hennepin County, arguing that keeping the surplus proceeds violated the Fifth Amendment's
- Takings Clause, which prohibits the government from taking private property for public use without just compensation.
- Lower courts dismissed her claim, but the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear her case.
The Power of the People is Stronger than the People in Power
The Power of the People is Stronger than the People in Power
The Power of the People is Stronger than the People in Power
Supreme Court Decision:
On May 25, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of Tyler, stating that retaining the surplus proceeds constituted a violation of the Takings Clause. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, “The taxpayer must render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, but no more.
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Amendment Status Update
BIG UPDATE on the Property Tax Ballot Initiative The initiative to END Property Taxes in Ohio will NOT appear on the upcoming 2026 primary ballot.
Instead, it is aimed for the November 2026 General Election ballot. 
All required petition signatures must be submitted to the Ohio Attorney General no later than July 1, 2026.
This will be a major ballot issue in a Governor’s race year—and notably, no candidate currently running has embraced the platform to end property tax. In fact, Vivek has stated publicly that his plan is only to “cap property taxes”—not end them. This preserves the system while pretending to fix it. Ohio families deserve more than half-measures. They deserve the security of knowing their home is truly theirs. Real change can only happen when YOU—the people—make your voices heard.
This is a long game—and we’re playing to win. If you’d like to help us gather signatures in Portage County or beyond, please email us at portageprojectpromise@gmail.com.