Why do you assume that all of the revenue must be replaced? Are all government programs so indespensible? Should public education (even taking for granted that it should be kept at all) continue to cost nearly twice as much as an often superior private education? Would the loss of free internet porn for welfare slackers at our public libraries be a huge societal loss?
I do not assume all the revenue needs replaced, and am not personally against the idea of losing property taxes...however one does have to the issue of replacing a large chunk of that. Property taxes have been leaned on heavily in this state for funding, and contrary to what some people believe your Assessing office employees salaries are not the sole thing they fund...shoot bet that is not even 1% of where the money all goes. The beast of property tax dependance in the state is a beast that would need tackled, not just eliminating it cold because the downfall and budgetary issues that would spurn would be huge.
Property taxes aside I have always been a fan of less government, but I do feel if government is to exist it is better to have local more than state and state more then federal affecting my lives. The hatred some have (not saying you, and not truly implying anyone on this forum but we all know of ones I describe) for the government distorts our views so heavily of those that simply work for even localized government it is sad. If anyone ever has any questions about their assessment or the appeal process here in Indiana feel free to ask...it's sadly what I deal with in my main job on a daily basis.
Otherwise if nothing else just realize more often than not the assessing employees and even the assessors many times are simply following instructions from the state. Many go above and beyond the minimalistic type requirements for courtesy, just don't take your anger out on them.