Prehistoric Discovery Jul 26, 2008
Rankin County Tax Assessor John Sullivan stands with photographs of shark teeth that were found on his property by the LSU Geology Department. DETAILS. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Commissioners accept conservation grant (136) Jul 16, 2008
County Tax Assessor Rick Shoulders appeared to explain to commissioners that as tornado re-building proceeds, state regulations require that the property be put back on the tax rolls following completion of the new construction. "I had thought that this property would not be put back until next year, but I've found that I'm bound by law to do it following the final electrical inspection or when the owners move back into the new house," explained Shoulders. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Lower millage, same $ Jul 13, 2008
Greg Andrews (Lowndes County tax assessor) just completed his property assessment and turned the report over to us, Goldmon said. The value of one mill rose from 278 to 307 after the assessment, so the total millage rate went down exactly three mills. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Lean times lighten property tax load for many Jul 8, 2008
"Until this current market, a saying of mine was, there was not a residential property going down in value. In this market, yes, there is," Gwinnett County tax assessor Steve Pruitt said. With the exception of Fulton County, which showed about a 16 percent increase in its digest and increased commercial assessments by a median 44 percent, most metro counties are reporting about 6 percent growth, some less. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
City residents may face millage hike to balance budget Jun 13, 2008
Peterson said he based the number on a 10 percent increase in assessment value after talking to Wayne Walters, Gordon County tax assessor. He seemed to think 10 percent was conservative and a safe number to use. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Former probate judge dies Jun 12, 2008
Snowden's political career spanned three decades, starting with his appointment as Shelby County tax assessor in 1968 and ending with an unsuccessful bid for a state senate seat in 1994. podcast. (Columbiana Shelby County Reporter, AL)
Cop opens fire after wife slain Jun 10, 2008
DeKalb police spokesman Marcus Hodge would not confirm the name of her husband, but DeKalb County Tax Assessor records list Derrick A. Yancey and Linda A. Yancey as co-owners of the home where the shooting occurred. They have owned the four-bedroom home since 1998. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Protesting your property value? Harris County's deadline is today Jun 2, 2008
The Harris County Tax Assessor cites oil prices, rising rents and high employment for the increase. Each year, the state sets what they think property values should be. (KHOU.com, TX)
Republicans to select nominee for tax assessor Jun 1, 2008
County Republicans will select the party's nominee for Chilton County Tax Assessor in Tuesday's primary election. Incumbent Tom Powers and current Chilton County Commissioner Allen Wyatt seek the nomination and the right to be on November's General Election Ballot. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
POLITICAL ENDORSEMENTS May 25, 2008
Kevin McCarthy, San Luis Obispo County 4th District Supervisor Katcho Achadjian, President of California State Association of Counties Richard Gordon, San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Gerry Shea, San Luis Obispo County Tax Assessor Tom Bordonaro, San Luis Obispo Mayor Dave Romero, San Luis Obispo Council member Paul Brown, Grover Beach Council member Chuck Ashton. Political endorsements will be published periodically through the election season. (Santa Maria Times)
LETTERS: NCT, May 23, 2008 May 24, 2008
" How can that be fair? Because it is what I've been trying to tell you, when we are all equal, and in the rice paddies, then they will proclaim the utopia. When we all have to stand in the breadlines, they will pronounce they have achieved equality. All, except them. For them, the ruling elite.. they will still have their Limousines. It's funny, ya know? These liberals love to hear themselves talk about the social classes in this country, and how only they want to make them more equal. And... (North County Times)
Hendricks tax sale voided by Jefferson County assessor May 24, 2008
Jefferson County Tax Assessor Dan Weinrib Thursday voided a tax sale for property owned by Gaynell Hendricks, one of his opponents in the upcoming Democratic primary. Weinrib acknowledged human error led to the wrong address being entered into the system for one piece of property on First Avenue North owned by H & H Real Estate that was sold last May at a tax sale. (AL.com)
Jefferson County tax assessor candidate's property was sold for nonpayment of taxes; she says received no notice; wrong address listed May 23, 2008
Property owned by Jefferson County tax assessor candidate Gaynell Hendricks was sold at a 2007 tax sale for nonpayment of taxes, county records show. Hendricks on Thursday said she was unaware that taxes on the first floor of the Transportation Building - where she also owns other property - were delinquent because she did not receive a notice. (AL.com)
HOUSING: Property tax payments down May 22, 2008
Greg Smith, the county tax assessor, is accepting reassessment applications for property owners looking to lower next year's tax bills because a housing recession has eaten away their homes' values. Smith said he is expecting to review 40,000 to 50,000 reassessment applications. (North County Times)
Tax bill hike likely in Pitt May 21, 2008
" The tax hikes during the past fiscal year included a 1-cent increase in ad valorem property taxes, and a quarter-cent sales tax increase voters approved in November. A countywide property revaluation, which took effect in January, also increased the average homeowner's property value by 15 percent, Glen Cutrell, county tax assessor, said. "I know that if you don't have the money, you can't spend it, and it's got to come from the people," Commissioner Eugene James said. "But poor people, senior... (The Daily Reflector)
County commissioners preparing for busy week May 18, 2008
Glen Cutrell, county tax assessor, said the revaluation increased the average home's value by 15 percent. As a result, many homeowners will be dishing out more money in property taxes if the rate stays the same. (The Daily Reflector)
Property values on the rise May 17, 2008
That number fluctuates all over the place for the county, Williamson County Tax Assessor Deborah Hunt said, and Taylor pays the second highest property tax rate in the county. The amount residents have to pay is determined by a complicated formula, Hunt said, but it more or less is based on the total property value of the city versus the amount of total expenditures of the city. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
12 News Update: County Employee Wins Lawsuit in Election Dispute May 16, 2008
Montgomery County tax assessor Tommie Miller got his day in court - and prevailed. County administrators forced Miller to take unpaid leave from his job because he plans to run for revenue commissioner. (WSJA.com, AL)
More than 200 city, school, college district elections today May 10, 2008
In Harris County, voters can get assistance from the Harris County Tax Assessor Paul Bettencourt s office to confirm their voter registration by calling (713) 368-8683. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Machine saves time in assessor's office May 9, 2008
In June 2007, Chilton County Tax Assessor Tom Powers began a quest for a machine to separate Board of Equalization notices. These notices are sent each year to taxpayers who have recently purchased property or to taxpayers who will see an increase in the appraised value of property they own. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
More of this story May 6, 2008
Offices up for election will be Escambia County tax assessor, tax collection, commissioner for districts 2 and 4, board of education representatives for districts 1 and 5. The office of Escambia County Tax Assessor is currently occupied by Jim Hildreth. (Atmore Advance, AL)
No comments posted. May 4, 2008
"More than $14-million dollars in property will come off the rolls this year," said county Tax Assessor Rick Shoulders this week. "However, we estimate that this will reduce the county's amount of tax revenue by $85,900, which is less than 3-cents on the tax rate.". (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
District-by-district details on property-tax breaks released May 2, 2008
To receive a reduction, those taxpayers must have completed and returned an application from the county tax assessor. Tax cut estimates were not available for 48 school districts because the department had not received information from them on the number of taxpayers whose applications were approved. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
All Anson properties to be reevaluated May 2, 2008
County Tax Assessor Larry Newton said the majority of properties will increase in value ... For more information about the 2010 reevaluation process, call the Anson County Tax Assessors Office at (704) 694-2918. (Anson Record, NC)
Property Tax Cut? Assessor Warns Of Scam May 2, 2008
But don't be fooled -- it's not from the county tax assessor. The letter states that all you have to do is fill out the form and send a check for $95. (KCRA 3, CA)
Borough, township hit pause on revals Apr 22, 2008
The municipalities have already notified Mercer County Tax Assessor Martin Guhl about their concerns and local officials anticipate they will get a one-year reprieve from the county, borough Administrator Bob Bruschi and Township Administrator Jim Pascale said. "It's pretty clear that they can't be done" properly in time to take effect in 2009, Guhl said yesterday. (NJ.com -- Times)
Record photo by Justin Allen Timber land, like the land pictured, could be taxed at a higher rate according to Neil Jones . Apr 17, 2008
The chart, which Jones said was compiled using numbers from Larry Newton, Anson County tax assessor, indicated that the difference was more than 172 million. The value without PUV was more than 317 million compared to the value with PUV at less than 146 million. (Anson Record, NC)
Townhouses' financing fiasco saps savings, shreds hopes Apr 13, 2008
Today, the Wake County Tax Assessor values the townhouses at $47,615 apiece. Many buy into schemeBut in 2005, Zohouri had already sold 17 of the units for $113,500, including 12 purchased by his sister, Gloria Hammond, and her husband, Ray, of Flowery Branch, Ga. (News & Observer)
Additional commission candidate joins 2008 campaign Apr 5, 2008
A GOP primary is also required for the Chilton County Tax Assessor race, as Incumbent Tom Powers will face Carl Allen Wyatt ... Tom Powers, for Chilton County Tax Assessor (incumbent) ... Carl Allen Wyatt, for Chilton County Tax Assessor. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Both parties to have June primaries Apr 4, 2008
Rex Cleckler, for Chilton County Tax Assessor ... Tom Powers, for Chilton County Tax Assessor (incumbent) ... Carl Allen Wyatt, for Chilton County Tax Assessor. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Qualifying for election races ends on Friday Apr 1, 2008
Currently there are two GOP candidates in the race for Chilton County Tax Assessor, incumbent appointee Tom Powers and Allen Wyatt. Also, incumbent Tax Collector Tim Little is up for re-election. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Rundown Houston homes caught in red tape Apr 1, 2008
Harris County Tax Assessor Paul Bettencourt said because of this story, the house on Celia Drive will become part of the Abandoned Property program and could be demolished within a year. Inside KHOU.com. (KHOU.com, TX)
Senator Figures to speak here Mar 23, 2008
Anyone who is interested in qualifying to run as a Democrat for Chilton County Tax Assessor, Chilton County Tax Collector or Chilton County Commission is urged to attend this meeting. Qualifying for local elections officially ends Friday, April 4, at 5 p.m.. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Homestead Exemption Deadline Near Mar 20, 2008
Scott County Tax Assessor/ Collector Myra Murrell Davis said the following criteria must be met to be eligible to receive homestead exemption tax benefits. -Be a legal resident of Mississippi. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Now time to file homestead exemption Mar 15, 2008
Lincoln County Tax Assessor Nancy Jordan said county residents have until the end of the month to file or update their homestead exemption tax status for 2008 or to pay business personal property renditions for 2007. Jordan said missing the deadline could result in fines or the loss of discounts. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Look deeper into the issue of property taxes Mar 7, 2008
I challenge our county tax assessor to do a comparative study. Check a few regional cities outside the state and compare property taxes. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Police, Tax Officers Crackdown On Stolen Cars At Border Mar 7, 2008
This week El Paso police and officials from the El Paso County Tax Assessor - Collectors office are cracking down on fraudulent insurance papers and stolen cars. Officers with both organizations have set up checkpoints at all border crossings including Bridge of the Americas and Paso Del Norte. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Maun beats back primary foe Mar 5, 2008
Collin County Tax Assessor Collector Kenneth Maun will retain his position that he has held for the last 23 years as he beat Karl Voigtsberger in the Republican primary election on Tuesday. He will not face opposition in the November election. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Candidates face off Mar 5, 2008
Dallas County tax assessor. As of press time, the leader for Dallas County tax assessor was Diana Lackey ... Lackey ran for the county tax assessor-collector position in 2004. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Commissioners will face tough choice Mar 5, 2008
County Tax Assessor Ricky Shoulders said early this week that this could reduce the county's future years' tax revenues by as much as 300,000. No "impact fees" will be collected on reconstruction costs to re-build insured homes. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Qualifying continues for both parties Mar 4, 2008
The only other person who has officially qualified for office is Republican Incumbent Tom Powers, who is running for Chilton County Tax Assessor. Powers is also serving as an appointee. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Early voting ends this Friday Feb 28, 2008
Democratic Chairman Larry Snook relayed the following Democratic candidates are running for the following positions: Incumbent Jon C. Fultz for County Attorney, Jim Prewitt for District Attorney, Wayne Rucker for Grimes County Sheriff; Lonnie Turner for County Commissioner, Precinct 3; Julian Melchor, Jr. for County Commissioner, Precinct 3; Marie Kampbell for County Commissioner, Precinct 1; Ann Weeks for Precinct 3 Constable; and Connie Perry for County Tax Assessor Collector. If there is a... (Navasota Examiner, TX)
It happened here, years ago Feb 21, 2008
Joe Litzelfelner announced, 30 years ago this past week, that he was running for Clay County Tax Assessor in the May 30 Democratic Primary. In other news, J. Ott Vowell was given his 50-year pin Feb. 13 in the first meeting held in the new lodge hall of Piggott Lodge #545. (The Piggott Times, AR)
Utica to choose a new mayor today Feb 19, 2008
A special election will be held in Utica today to replace former mayor Charles Stokes, who vacated the post in January when he took office as Hinds County tax assessor. The town of about 1,000 is spending about $1,000 on the five-way race. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Johnson earns service award Feb 17, 2008
Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector Cheryl E. Johnson has been selected as a 2007 Excellent Service Award recipient by the Houston Certified Public Accountants Society. This award is presented to taxing agency individuals whose efforts have constantly exhibited the five C s of Service: Character, Competence, Cooperation, Consistency, and Courtesy. (Friendswood Journal, TX)
Get updates at Town Hall meeting Feb 15, 2008
Wayne Walters, Gordon County Tax Assessor, and representatives of McCormick Property Tax Consultants, will be available to answer questions about the on-going countywide revaluation and equalization program. State Rep. (Calhoun Times, GA)
Letters to the Editor Feb 9, 2008
However; I would like to know how the county tax assessor can drive by our property and know how much our home and outbuildings are worth yet not be able to see the round hay bales stacked by the road. Do they think the good fairy baled that hay or built up the herd of cattle one heifer at a time until we reached the magic number of a whopping 25 or so. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Candidate forum in New Caney draws crowd Feb 5, 2008
John Otto, R-Dayton, who has a Democratic opponent; unopposed Montgomery County Sheriff Tommy Gage; and unopposed County Tax Assessor Collector J. R. Moore. The forum heated up midway with the District Attorney race. (Conroe Courier, TX)
Property tax delinquencies rise Jan 26, 2008
"I'm sure there was (a strain on county services) because (we) didn't have the revenue. ... At that time, the county had hiring freezes," said Greg Smith, county tax assessor ... Last year, as values started dropping, appeals received by the county tax assessor more than tripled from 2006, a 244 percent increase, to 11,456 ---- the highest number of appeals since 1997. (North County Times)
Pitt County property owners can expect increase in property tax values Jan 21, 2008
The average increase likely will be between 10 percent to 12 percent when notices of change go out in March, Glenn Cutrell, county tax assessor, said. "It could be moderate, medium or high depending on what has happened in your neighborhood and what is going on with that type of property," Cutrell said. (The Daily Reflector)
Security cameras peer into elections room Jan 16, 2008
County Tax Assessor Mae Vion Meyer currently has a system with three operating cameras that monitor her office. Perez, whose office neighbors Meyer's, said that the system can accommodate a fourth camera, which would record her desk and all of the voting machines 24 hours a days, seven days a week. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
County budget committee works on trimming the budget Jan 16, 2008
The tax collector's office budget was set at 146,143 and Phillips County tax Assessor Gloria Jones has had her budget cut by approximately 24,362. Jones projected budget for 2008 is 242,647. (Helena Daily World, AR)
County records literally stand in the way of proposed Dynamo stadium Jan 15, 2008
The Harris County Tax Assessor, home to 100,000 license plates and 20 million county records, is literally standing in the path of a proposed new stadium for the Houston Dynamo. And Paul Bettencourt says that until last week, he had no idea that the building that s home to your records now could someday be midfield in a soccer stadium. (KHOU.com, TX)
2008 Election candidates Jan 10, 2008
There are no Republican candidates running for the positions of County Attorney; County Tax Assessor Collector; County Commissioner, Pct ... 3; and Incumbent Connie Perry - County Tax Assessor Collector. (Navasota Examiner, TX)
LOOKING BACK AT 2007 (January - April, 2007): Beginning of '07 brought victories on hoops court Jan 9, 2008
After deliberating behind closed doors in an executive session, Falls County Commissioners permanently hired Bryant Hinson as the Falls County Tax Assessor and Collector. March: Boys basketball team falls to East Chambers, 65-55. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Five-year modernization campaign of Escondido schools ends Jan 5, 2008
Homeowners in the district are paying for the work and will continue to do so until 2027, according to the county tax assessor. They are charged a combined 27. (North County Times)
Former city councilman, father of B-52 among local passings in '07 Jan 3, 2008
Robinson served 12 years as Clay County tax assessor, another 12 as chancery clerk and four years in the state Senate. As 2007 drew to a close, local public relations specialist and popular radio personality Tony Dean died Sunday night at the age of 50 after suffering a massive heart attack. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Two agencies present divergent views of towns population Jan 3, 2008
I can t see that, said Allen Phillips, longtime county tax assessor. I m inclined to think we re stable or growing slightly. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
2007-The Year in Review Jan 1, 2008
ATFAB, a recycling facility, was locating in the Lafayette Industrial Park on a two-acre site; County Tax Assessor Rick Shoulders said new tax reappraisal notices would go out at the end of April; several new businesses opened in the Spring, with All About Sports opening on the Public Square, and Extreme Coatings opening on the Hwy. 52-bypass in the building that had been Larry's Heating and Cooling. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
2007's first six months of news Dec 29, 2007
Former Decatur County Tax Assessor Judy Poitevient Armfield is arrested by GBI on charges of theft by taking and making false official certificates. Annual Father-Daughter Valentine Dance draws large crowd at newly renovated Firehouse Center and Gallery. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Ingram running for office of Tax Assessor Dec 20, 2007
I am Kenny Ingram and I am running for the office of Benton County Tax Assessor. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about myself. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Tax bills arrive for local property owners Dec 20, 2007
Lincoln County Tax Assessor Nancy Jordan said tax notices have been sent out to property owners in the county and city. Jordan said her office processed 22,485 this year. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Deadline for Tax Assessor race is Dec. 13 Dec 14, 2007
Anyone interested in running for the office of Benton County Tax Assessor has until Dec. 13 at noon to turn in their papers. At this point, there are three candidates: Incumbent Linda Armstrong, Kim. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Utility district established Dec 14, 2007
n Received a report from Coahoma County Tax Assessor Judy Noland for $34,635. 08 in 2006 unpaid personal property taxes. (Clarksdale Press Register, MS)
Main to run against Griffith Dec 7, 2007
Coos County Tax Assessor Bob Main Advertisement ... That s what Coos County Tax Assessor Bob Main said of his bid to replace John Griffith on the Coos County Board of Commissioners. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
