Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the May 19 Pennsylvania Primary Election.

This is considered an "off-year" election, but the people on the ballot (school board members, local officials, county row officers) have the most direct impact on the taxes you pay.

Since more than 80 percent of your property tax bill goes to your local school district, the Primary Election may be the only chance you get to vote out the people who keep raising your taxes every year.

It doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or Republican. You have to hold the incumbents accountable for the current state of government at all levels.

April 20 Is Voter Registration Deadline for May Primary Election