Does anyone else feel property taxes are too high?

Court House - Does anyone else feel property taxes are too high? I understand taxes must be paid to provide for police, EMTs, schools and teachers, trash collection and other basic services. I believe in paying taxes, but why all the extra fees? Is this double taxation without representation? Why does the county continue to lose population and good jobs are not available? It appears we have redundant government functions in very small towns. Is it time to reduce the size of government and scope of government intrusion? Can we consolidate government agencies and reduce taxes?