Fulton County Board approves budget Nov 14, 2008
He explained that the county tax rate for the present year was 1. 2505, with a projected rate for 2008-2009 of 1. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
County tax hike likely Nov 14, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008. Published: November 14. (Erie Times-News, PA)
County taxes due by Monday Nov 13, 2008
Linn County Tax Assessment and Collection has contracted with the vendor Point o provide this service. Taxpayers should note that, according to Point a nominal fee is calculated and charged for the service. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Battle over, town will restore its old depot(with ARTIST'S RENDERING) Nov 13, 2008
Crawford officials said the park property was listed as city-owned on county tax rolls for decades before the chamber paid the money to the railroad. The dispute came to a head in December 2005 when the city denied the chamber a building permit for landscaping and the business group sued. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Tax audit: Grim assessment in Madison County Nov 13, 2008
com Madison County tax assessors figured property values inconsistently, failed to penalize some landowners for breaking conservation laws and did not keep appeals records current, according to a state audit ... PDF: Read a copy of the Department of Revenue's full report on the Madison County Tax Assessors office: (480k) ... Madison County tax assessors figured property values inconsistently, failed to penalize some landowners for breaking conservation laws and did not keep appeals records... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Historic election brings large turnout Nov 12, 2008
Results for other uncontested races in the county included county attorney, Ken Sparks with 5,352 votes; sheriff, R.H. Curly Wied with 5,608 votes; county tax assessor-collector, Mary Jane Poenitzsch with 5,642 votes; county surveyor, Matthew Loessin with 5,880 votes; Colorado County Commissioner, Pct. 3, Tommy Hahn with 2,038 votes; constable, Pct. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
County board to finalize 2009 budget Nov 12, 2008
Barring any last minutes additions or subtractions, Oneida County taxpayers will be responsible for a tax levy of $15,082,573 in 2009, up slightly from $14,748 ... According to Oneida County Finance Director Margie Sorenson, the county tax levy represents only 17 percent (on average) of a property tax bill ... Sorenson said the average Oneida County taxpayer will likely see a very slight increase in the county portion of his or her tax bill this year. (Forest Republican, WI)
Owner of Ramona house that exploded has history of fraud Nov 12, 2008
According to San Diego County tax records, one federal and two state tax liens have been filed against Kurtenbach and his former wife over the past several years. All have been paid. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
From buffets to funerals: Cornelius petition unusual Nov 11, 2008
To wait any longer, says county tax assessor Garrett Alexander, would be to derail the entire statutory process of the reval and interfere with the appeals process. "The important part is that they adopt a schedule before Jan. 1. If they don't do that, that could pose an issue," says Alexander. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Walker County tax office launches new Web site Nov 11, 2008
Walker County Messenger. 11/10/08 Josh O'Bryant. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Drink tax appeals go to Pa. Supreme Court Nov 11, 2008
The board ruled that the county is invested with the authority over taxes, according to the home rule charter, and that both measures violated state law in seeking to overrule county tax policies. Established with enabling legislation by the state legislature last year, the 10 percent drink tax was put into effect at the start of this year along with a five percent car rental tax, with the formal goal of allowing Allegheny County to provide $32 million in matching funds to. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Unit 5 property taxes will be lower this year to make up for errors Nov 11, 2008
The mistakes cost the average Unit 5 taxpayer an extra $20 to $80, according to an earlier estimate by Megan Nelson, McLean County tax administrator. School board. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Local election night results Nov 11, 2008
County Tax Collector. Jerry 'Butch' Baker 1,527 (12. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Sedgwick County tax bills ready for mail Nov 11, 2008
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Record turnout for election (69) Nov 11, 2008
Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 1:05 AM CST Kendall County Tax Assessor-Collector James Hudson easily won reelection Tuesday defeating Democratic challenger Gwin King by nearly a 4-1 margin. Republican Doug Miller also won the Texas District 73 House seat handily by beating Democrat Daniel Boone in the four-county district that includes Kendall, Gillespie, Bandera and Comal. (Boerne Star, TX)
Village at Lake Norman: from farm to market Nov 11, 2008
Its city and county tax bills total $61,329. The development promises to boost those taxes significantly. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Cole County passes ambulance tax Nov 9, 2008
Now that the county tax passed (sigh), does the City Pkan go out the window, or is the county going to be responsible for City EMS as well (eek. . (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
City, county tax rebates increase this month Nov 9, 2008
Brenham Banner-Press Online Edition. Online From Brenham TX. (Brenham Banner, TX)
AG to seek new trial date for tax collector Nov 9, 2008
GREENVILLE Though state prosecutors failed to secure a guilty verdict in Washington County tax collector Patricia Lee's fraud trial last week, Attorney General Jim Hood said the case is not closed ... Lee and eight of her clerks were arrested and indicted in December after a six-month long probe into the Washington County tax collector's office conducted by the attorney general's office ... After the trial ended on Thursday, Lee's defense attorney Johnnie Walls said his client was still the... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Proposed Buffalo County budget nixes two highway positions Nov 9, 2008
Updated information on the way the state calculates county tax levy limits led to a county board consensus to propose a 5. 71 million county tax levy. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Mistrial declared in ex-tax collector's case Nov 8, 2008
(AP) - The trial of former Washington County tax collector Patricia Lee has ended with a jury deadlocked on a verdict. Lee was arrested in December and charged with willfully making fraudulent statements and representations with the intent to defraud the government. (WREG.com, TN)
Tax collector trial ends in hung jury Nov 8, 2008
GREENVILLE After nearly two days of testimony and one hour of jury deliberations, Washington County tax collector Patricia Lee's fraud trial ended in a hung jury on Thursday ... Defense attorney Johnnie Walls acknowledged the county tax collector's office had issued the illegal tags but denied that Lee was responsible ... Both Walls and Lee maintain that she is still the Washington County tax collector. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Holiday closings Nov 8, 2008
COUNTY TAX COMMISSIONER: Open Tuesday. AIKEN COUNTY. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Candor biodiesel plant recommended for approval Nov 8, 2008
The point was to design the plant to benefit the county and we are not asking for any county tax incentives. Our goal is to hire here, he stated. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
Record-setting crowds turn out for election Nov 8, 2008
Fran Hamilton outpolled Republican challenger Drew McKay 54 percent to 46 percent to win the Madison County Tax Assessor post. Democrat Lynda Hall defeated Republican Cory Brown 58 percent to 42 percent. (Madison County Record, AL)
Limestone County tax equalization plan passes Nov 8, 2008
Madison County Record : News. By Jonathan Stinson, Madison Record (Updated: Friday, November 7, 2008 3:06 PM CST). (Madison County Record, AL)
Tomek elected Pct. 1 commissioner Nov 7, 2008
District Judge Ed Magre, County Tax Assessor-Collector Doug Bryan, District/County Attorney Kerry Spears, Sheriff David Greene and Precinct 3 County Commissioner Dale Jaecks were all elected without opposition in the general election. Like the rest of Texas, Milam County was solidly behind Sen. (Cameron Herald, TX)
County girds for tough budget future Nov 7, 2008
County tax revenues also are suffering, with declining property tax and sales tax income, county Assistant Executive Officer Monica Nino said. "Cash has become very important -- what resources are coming in, and the timing," Nino said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Committee says funding option could lower county tax levy Nov 7, 2008
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published - Friday, November 07, 2008. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bastrop County Election Results Nov 7, 2008
County Tax Assessor-Collector ... County Tax Assessor-Collector ... County Tax Assessor-Collector. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Voting results: Dallas County Nov 7, 2008
County Tax Assessor-Collector. 696 of 708 Precincts Reporting. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
City board ponders batting facility Nov 7, 2008
n Aldermen adopted the land rolls from the county tax assessor's office. The real property rolls dropped more than 1. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Highest taxpayers listed Nov 6, 2008
Rounding out the top ten list of county tax valuations are ... Lenington estimates total county tax receivables for 2008 will exceed 170 million. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Who will be Montgomery's next mayor? Nov 6, 2008
A number of other names are also swirling about, including Montgomery County Commission Chairman Todd Strange and former Montgomery County Tax Appraiser Tommy Miller, both of whom have considered mayoral runs before. Former City Council Member Janet May also considered a run for mayor in the last election. (WSJA.com, AL)
Parham beats out Mueller for DA-- Heckmann reelected to second term Nov 6, 2008
County Tax Assessor-Collector Dot Borchgardt, a Republican making her first run at public office, 10,961. Precinct Three county commissioner Incumbent Kirk Hanath, 3,118. (Brenham Banner, TX)
LETTERS: NCT, Nov. 5, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
". I have told them and I am telling you now, the banner says "God bless our Troops and our President" and will remain that way regardless of who the President is until the troops come home.Clear enough? Get off your kick that any and all Conservatives are the enemy. By doing so you showcase your bigotry.Peace and Congrats Ms. M Equality wrote on Nov 5, 2008 4:08 PM:SOLUTION TO MARRIAGE ARGUMENT - get all 50 states to pass domestic partnership laws giving gay couples equivalent rights as a... (North County Times)
Voters decide nation’s leader Tuesday (309) Nov 6, 2008
On the ballot in the State of Alabama for District 4 are U.S. Senator, Vivian Davis Figures (D) and Jeff Sessions (R); for United States Representative First Congressional District, Jo Bonner (R); for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Deborah Bell Paseur (D) and Greg Shaw (R); for Court of Civil Appeals Judge, Kimberly Harrison Drake (D) and Bill Thompson (R), for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge, Place No. 1 Clyde Jones (D) and Beth Kellum (R); for Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Place 2,... (Atmore Advance, AL)
Thank you notes Nov 6, 2008
Paul Broun's wife; Louise Watson, Madison County tax commissioner; Marvin White, Madison County Chamber of Commerce president; Joley Barber, Madison County Probate Judge candidate; and Kevin Cheek, Madison County EMS.. Several people put in many hours to make this event including Kathy Colwell and Buffy Wennersten, Special Olympics coordinators; Becky Hutchins, Pilot Club liaison to Special Olympics; and Michelle Strickland, Madison County Special Olympics treasurer. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Gillespie Turnout Big Nov 6, 2008
Marissa Weinheimer (succeeding retiree Leola Brodbeck) for county tax assessor-collector -- 10,288 votes ... But before then, Marissa Weinheimer will be eligible to be installed as early as Nov. 17 once the 2008 election canvass is completed because she has been filling in a vacancy left earlier this year upon the retirement of former county tax assessor-collector Leola Brodbeck. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
No election surprises in Pecos County vote tallies Nov 6, 2008
36) in the race for Pecos County Tax Assessor/Collector. State Rep. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
Grimes County incumbents re-elected Nov 6, 2008
Running unopposed on the Democratic ticket and re-elected were County Attorney Jon C.Fultz, County Tax Assessor-Collector Connie Perry, Precinct 3 County Comissioner Julian Melchor and Precinct 3 Constable Ann Weaks. Unopposed Republicans re-elected were Precinct 2 Constable George Wells and Precinct 1 Constable Dale Shaper. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
JBHM to handle Health Dept. project Nov 5, 2008
In other matters, the supervisors tabled a request from Lowndes County Tax Assessor/Collector Greg Andrews for 24,000 to be divided among three of his employees. My assessor s office is not getting any younger, Andrews reported, noting he transferred three employees from the tax collector s office to the tax assessor s office to work on recent property reappraisals. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Early voting results Nov 5, 2008
Barack Obama has been declared the winner of the race for president. Despite his support nationwide, in Williamson County Obama lost to John McCain, who carried Texas. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Catoosans speak loudly at the polls: Green wins chairman position, one race will continue Nov 5, 2008
Among the local incumbents unchallenged in their races are Coroner Vanita Hullander (D), Probate Judge Gene Lowery (R), Catoosa County Tax Commissioner Sandra Self (D), Clerk of Superior Court Norman L. Stone (D), and Sheriff Phil Summers (D). Chief Magistrate Judge Donald Sonny Caldwell (R), 62, won with 17,298 votes against Democratic challenger Joan J. Koplan, who received 5,542 votes. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Your views: Plenty to say about community Nov 5, 2008
I am in total agreement with a recent letter writer that we should spend county tax money on improving the South Animal Care and Adoption Center in Melbourne. I believe there are two words missing in our vocabulary lately logic and compassion. (Florida Today)
THOMAS upsets Lowe in Madison County Nov 5, 2008
Watson, the tax commissioner for 20 years, kept her seat against Stamps despite the news Thursday that former county tax clerk Donna Epps will sue her for wrongful termination. Epps had supported then-fellow employee Stamps during her 2004 campaign against Watson, who fired both Epps and Stamps a day after her re-election four years ago. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Chain installer orientation scheduled Nov 5, 2008
The Calaveras County Tax Collector s Office is in the Government Center in San Andreas. Comment (No comments posted. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR PROPOSED TAX HIKE FOR FULTON COUNTY Nov 5, 2008
Canton Taxpayer wrote on Nov 4, 2008 2:20 PM:" The timing could not be at a worse time.Defict spending at the State and Federal levels are at an all time high.Don't think for a minute there are not more tax increases coming to pay for this deficit spending. So this possible Fulton County tax increase has come at a very bad time.Do you honestly think any taxpayer would vote yes to any any tax increase.The schools will just have to cut some budgets and move money around to get what they need. ".... (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Local results Nov 5, 2008
Martin County Tax Collector -- 52 of 52 precincts reporting (100%). Ruth Pietruszewski [R. (The Palm Beach Post)
Colorado County report local election results Nov 5, 2008
Results for other uncontested races in the county included county attorney, Ken Sparks; sheriff, R.H. Curly Wied; county tax assessor-collector, Mary Jane Poenitzsch; county surveyor, Matthew Loessin; Colorado County Commissioner, Pct. 3, Tommy Hahn; constable, Pct. (Columbus Colorado County Citizen, TX)
Johnson, McCall win re-election Nov 5, 2008
"Thank you North Texas for this victory. Tonight's win means a lot to me, Johnson said. Thanks to the help of many volunteers and the support of my family and friends, I fought hard to win this race and feel honored that people voted to return me to Congress. Johnson won re-election for his third term representing the third district of Texas. Johnson ran against Democrat Tom Daley and Libertarian Christopher Claytor. With 80 of the 121 precincts counted, Johnson had 63.12 percent of the votes.... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Dallas County: Once Republican, county now firmly Democratic Nov 5, 2008
In perhaps one of the most surprising early returns, and an indication that Democrats voted in force throughout the county, mainstay county tax assessor David Childs is trailing by 59,000 votes to John R. Ames. Childs has been the incumbent in the position for decades. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
From buffets to funerals: Cornelius petition unusual Nov 4, 2008
To wait any longer, says county tax assessor Garrett Alexander, would be to derail the entire statutory process of the reval and interfere with the appeals process. "The important part is that they adopt a schedule before Jan. 1. If they don't do that, that could pose an issue," says Alexander. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Election results will be historic Nov 4, 2008
The office of Escambia County Tax Assessor held by Jim Hildreth is unopposed, as is the office of Escambia County Tax Collector held by Joy Wiggins. Polls in Escambia County will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. (Brewton Standard, AL)
County meeting moved to tax office Nov 4, 2008
Washington County Commissioners Court has moved its regularly scheduled meeting at 9 a.m. Tuesday to the Washington County Tax Appraisal District meeting room at 1301 Niebuhr. Items on the agenda include. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Comptroller makes changes in tax unit Nov 4, 2008
Combs has hired Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector Sherman Krause as the assistant director of the Property Tax Assistance Division. Reader Comments. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Fulton tax chief appeals school funds ruling Nov 4, 2008
Fulton County Tax Commissioner Arthur Ferdinand went to the Georgia Supreme Court on Monday to appeal a lower court ruling that ordered his office to continue turning over school tax money for redevelopment projects. The issue involves a Supreme Court ruling last February that prohibited school tax funds from being tapped for redevelopment projects. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Comptroller revamps property tax unit Nov 4, 2008
Combs hired Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector Sherman Krause as the assistant director over the Property Tax Assistance Division. Reader Comments. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
More of this story Nov 4, 2008
Persons owning a mobile home and renting the lot to which it is affixed, who do not receive a registration renewal notice by Friday, Oct. 31, should contact the Polk County Tax Collector's Office at 534-4711 in Bartow. If a mobile home registration is not renewed on time and/or the decal is not properly displayed, the mobile home will be added to tangible personal property tax roll and then property taxes will be due, Tax Collector Joe Tedder said. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
2008: it's time Nov 3, 2008
Brazos County general elections are Tuesday, and all candidates are running uncontested except district attorney office and county tax collector/assessor. The ballot for registered voters in Brazos County will have the national and local candidates. (The Battalion, TX)
More news reports... Nov 3, 2008
Brazos County general elections are Tuesday, and all candidates are running uncontested except district attorney office and county tax collector/assessor. Participate in our first ever "Best Of..." magazine. (The Battalion, TX)
Forced out by foreclosure Nov 3, 2008
dickey47 wrote on Nov 2, 2008 6:17 AM:" At least Kip (and I'm assuming Michelle) are not behind in taxes on their 4600 sq ft home in Timber Hill worth over $600,000 (according to Benton County Tax Assessor's Office). ". jottings wrote on Nov 2, 2008 7:23 AM:" More examples of the slimy tactics. Maybe it will all come back to get him when he has to move out of his big house and live in one of his own red door properties. ". (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Election day at hand...finally-- Eighteen polling places will be open Tuesday for voters Nov 2, 2008
Countywide seats that are unopposed are: county attorney, Republican Julie Renken; sheriff, J.W. Jankowski; county tax assessor-collector, Dot Borchardt. Also unopposed for another term is Republican Lois Kolkhorst, Texas House District 13 representative. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Mortgage problems have local impact Nov 2, 2008
As for county tax foreclosures, although they have not shown a meaningful increase, the number of homeowners on payment plans for delinquent taxes is up in 2008. According to a list obtained from the County Clerk s Office, the 30 lis pendens notices sent out in April of this year was the highest in the past 34 months, and the 70 notices sent out in the three months preceding that made that quarter the worst over the same period. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Sheriff suspends three for alleged battery Nov 1, 2008
" voice of tazewell county wrote on Oct 31, 2008 7:50 PM:" I hope that the Tazewell county tax payers are ready to pay up because it looks like we have another law suit coming our way. When are voters going to through these jokers out of office, the Sheriff has cost the county hundreds of thousands of dollars because of his poor management and no one on the county board has done a thing to reign him. (Pekin Times, IL)
