Property taxes!

I just learned yesterday that my parents pay over $180/month in property tax! I would never have guessed it was that much! What the heck are we paying all that for? The cracked sidewalk, the somewhat chunky road, or perhaps for having the road blocked halfway down for a whole year while listening to and feeling vibrations from the construction project that has zero benefit to us? It's rediculous, this almost brings out the seldom seen Raging Scott!