Hinds tax roll $15M less than expected Sep 3, 2008
5 percent less than the initial estimate given in July, according to the county tax collector. Hinds supervisors will not be raising the 39. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Disabled deacon disputes ticket Sep 2, 2008
A former county tax collector, issuer of the disabled permits, told me that the abuse doesn't start with the permit holders; it starts with the doctors, who must certify the disability. He was convinced that benevolent doctors simply issued the certificates upon request, whether needed or not. (The Palm Beach Post)
Hollingsworth to speak at GOP convention Aug 29, 2008
St. Johns County Tax Collector Dennis W. Hollingsworth is scheduled to address the Republican National Convention at Xcel Energy Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday, the Republican Party announced Thursday. The convention runs Sept. 1 to 4. (The St. Augustine Record)
What can be done to save this home? Aug 28, 2008
The three-bedroom, ranch-style brick home they bought in 1988 for $50,000 is now valued at $80,000 by the Allegheny County tax collector, but the Balzers now owe $112,000 to their mortgage lender after refinancing the house several times. Payments on their original fixed-rate mortgage of $45,000 have shot up from about $600 to more than $1,800 a month due to the double-digit adjustable interest rates they are now being charged. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cullen bests Colon Aug 27, 2008
nomination to run for county tax collector job ... Republican Lisa Cullen and Democrat Laura Dils bested their party opponents Tuesday night in primary races for Brevard County tax collector. (Florida Today)
Tax collector Aug 27, 2008
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Slashing Depp returns to rock Aug 27, 2008
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Property taxes must be postmarked by Sept. 2 Aug 24, 2008
Del Norte County tax collector Dawn M. Langston is reminding local taxpayers that unsecured property taxes for the fiscal year 2008-2009 are now due and payable. If not postmarked by Sept. 2, the payments will become delinquent. (Daily Triplicate)
Local and state reactions to selection of Biden Aug 24, 2008
Palm Beach County tax collector, who will be attending her first Democratic convention as a delegate and floor whip. For the Republican Party, this was a fine pick. (The Palm Beach Post)
Your views: As Primary Day nears Aug 23, 2008
Two candidates who would be outstanding for Brevard's citizens are Amy Kneessy for School Board District 3 and Republican Lisa Cullen, who is running for county Tax Collector. Kneessy's sole priority is the best education and safety of Brevard County's schoolchildren. (Florida Today)
Cencellations Announced Aug 22, 2008
St. Johns County Tax Collector -- CLOSED. St. Johns County Property Appraiser -- CLOSED. (The St. Augustine Record)
Credit climate forces La Bonita into bankruptcy reorganization Aug 21, 2008
The filing also lists undetermined amounts owed to the Hillsborough County tax collector, which will be included in the company s lease obligations. La Bonita s assets total $5. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Early voting begins Monday Aug 7, 2008
The primary ballot will also feature three Democrats running for county tax collector: incumbent Earl K. Wood and challengers Ron Ellman and Jim Martin. In non-partisan county races, West Orange County voters will have the chance to choose a new District 1 county commissioner to succeed Teresa Jacobs and new Orange County School Board members to take the place of Karen Ardaman and Jim Martin, who are retiring at the end of their current terms. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Brevard Republicans rake in the cash Jul 30, 2008
At nearly $183,000, the Brevard County tax collector race has drawn the most campaign contributions. That's largely because candidate and outgoing County Commissioner Jackie Colon has raised more money than any other candidate for local office, $150,000. (Florida Today)
Lake City Fire Department Engine 1 stands ready for fighters to use. Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon will see a new reporting requirement for the non-ad valorem fee charged for this service. There is a special Lake City City Council meeting set for 6:30 p.m. on July 28 to adopt the new fire fee schedule. JEFF M. HARDISON/Lake City Reporter Jul 20, 2008
Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon will see a new reporting requirement for the non-ad valorem fee charged for this service ... Published: Sunday, July 20, 2008 6:11 AM EDT Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon and other tax collectors in counties across Florida will see a new reporting requirement for non-ad valorem assessments as the result of legislation passed last year, according to records. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Millage increase discussed at Council workshop Jul 16, 2008
555 mills in 2006-07, according to records in the office of Columbia County Tax Collector Ronnie Brannon. For every $1,000 worth of appraised taxable value, 1 mill equals $1. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Despite foreclosure threat, buyer forced SimDag's hand Jul 3, 2008
5 million, not including property taxes the bank paid to the Hillsborough County Tax Collector for 2006 and 2007 last April. The beginning of the end. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Tax certificate sales in statewide slump Jun 29, 2008
Flagler County Tax Collector Suzanne Johnston said she thought large-scale institutional investors had less money to spend this year and were less likely to buy vacant parcels ... SOURCE: Volusia and Flagler county tax collectors. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Boynton Beach project developer files for Chapter 11 Jun 27, 2008
The top unsecured creditors were Vercon Construction Management of North Miami Beach, at $3 million; the Palm Beach County Tax Collector, at $129,000; and the city of Boynton Beach, at $47,000. The filing attorney was Thomas Messana, of in Fort Lauderdale. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
14 Central Florida officials re-elected Jun 21, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Orlando Business Journal)
LETTERS: NCT, June 17, 2008 Jun 18, 2008
I wrote a letter to the county tax collector. In brief, I asked them if my proposal could be done. (North County Times)
Land base limits hit home Jun 6, 2008
Wayne Hammar, Siskiyou County tax collector and treasurer, said that while Siskiyou County is supposed to receive a PILT for its federal land, that money, along with the payment of timber receipts, gets entwined in government bureaucracy and doesn t always make it to the county. What the county budgets for and hopes to get is $720,000 for 2008-09, Hammar said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Runoff ahead for Stafford and Brown Jun 5, 2008
The race for a Republican nominee for Madison County tax collector is not over yet. Angela Stafford, an employee in the tax collector's office, got 8,023 votes, or 47 percent, to 5,266, or 30 percent, for small businessman Cory Brown, setting them up for a July 15 runoff. (AL.com)
Keystone joins in celebration of National Garden Week May 30, 2008
Throughout the week, the club will have gardening exhibits on display at the following locations: Clay County Tax Collector Office, 275 South Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights; Melrose Public Library, 312 Wynnwood Ave., Melrose; and Keystone Heights Public Library, 175 Oriole St., Keystone Heights. The big event of the week will be a Native Plants and Flying Flowers presentation, also known as the Butterflies Seminar. (Florida Times-Union)
Melton's competition for mayor? May 18, 2008
If I get the backing, then yes, I will run for mayor," Hawkins said. Hawkins has been a regular at City Hall pushing city leaders to approve his plan to turn Lake Hico back into a recreational area. Another notable name on the lips of observers is Eddie Fair, Hinds County tax collector. "When the time comes, I will talk about it," Fair said. "And if it's the will of the people. " That kind of answer seems to betray a trend. Marshand Crisler, a Democrat and another councilman, said he's been... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Tax-sale dealsa housing steal May 11, 2008
Many of the homes had been foreclosed on in the current mortgage crisis, according to Madison County Tax Collector Lynda Hall. Most of the bidders were like Randolph: local folks hoping to get a property or two for a fraction of its true value. (AL.com)
Jury selection is under way in tax collector trial May 8, 2008
GREENVILLE Jury selection began this morning in the trial of Patricia Lee, the former Washington County tax collector accused of running an illegal scheme to provide car tag discounts to Washington County residents. Lee is under indictment for two counts of knowingly and willfully making fraudulent statements and representations with the intent to defraud the government. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Tax Collector trial set to begin tomorrow May 6, 2008
GREENVILLE Patricia Lee, the former Washington County tax collector accused of running an illegal car tag discount scheme, will face trial in Washington County Circuit Court tomorrow. Lee was arrested in December and removed from office later that month by executive order of Gov. Haley Barbour. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Early elections begin Monday at mall May 2, 2008
County Tax Collector Dianne Burgess, Tax Collector. County Tax Assessor Nora M. Gibson, Jackson County Assessor. (Newport Daily Independent, AR)
Tagged out at county office May 2, 2008
Interim Washington County Tax Collector Mickey Fratesi told the Delta Democrat Times that the current demand for new tags has, for the moment, exceeded the county's supply. Well, we are backed up right now, Fratesi said. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
School Board approves property purchase Apr 23, 2008
Norris said the board has been involved in litigation for a number of years because of tax certificates that were sold in 1997 by the county tax collector. He said when the correctional facility was constructed there was some debate on whether the facility would be required to pay county taxes. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Bid to cut property taxes, raise sales tax stirs up capital Apr 19, 2008
One commissioner, Duval County Tax Collector Mike Hogan, said this week he would reverse course and vote against the proposal. Hogan said that, while the proposed language mentions a 1 percent sales-tax increase, it leaves open the option of lawmakers doing something like taking money out of the state's general fund to replace the school tax. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
REGION: Fire victims get property tax relief Apr 16, 2008
The county tax collector reduced their property tax bill after assessing the diminished value of their home due to the fires. "We are not going to tax it, if it is not there," said Jeff Olson, the county's division chief for assessment services. (North County Times)
More of this story Apr 16, 2008
Polk County Tax Collector to be announced. Wauchula State Bank hot dogs, dill pickles, candy bars; classic car show. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
State panel failsto pass tax cap proposal Apr 15, 2008
Hogan, the Duval County tax collector, introduced the initial version of the proposal. To begin with, it would have let voters cap annual increases in the amount of money brought in by state and local governments and schools. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Powell planning to run for revenue commissioner Apr 10, 2008
Powell served under the Covington County Tax Collector for 18 years, most of that time as chief clerk, and has worked 16 years for the Covington County Probate Judge. In the last year, Powell served as motor vehicle manager for the probate office. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
Florida considers more specialty plates Mar 31, 2008
Jefferson County tax collector Lois H. Hunter said she likes the plates, and has two different ones on her cars: a Martin Luther King "Live the Dream" plate on her own antique Chevrolet and a "Keep Kids Drug Free" on a Cadillac Escalade. But the number of plates also creates headaches for her at her office. (The Palm Beach Post)
Taxes: Unfair punishment Mar 30, 2008
The 140-plus members of the Journey are at odds with Duval County Tax Collector Mike Hogan over this question. Should Jacksonville's unique status as a consolidated and more efficient government shield it from the revenue caps proposed for Florida's local governments. (Florida Times-Union)
Panel won't pursue class-size changes Mar 27, 2008
Commissioner Mike Hogan, the Duval County tax collector, said there was still work to do on the amendment, which would let governments increase the cap amount by 3 4 votes of elected officials. New taxes and fees would have to be approved by voters. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Hogan prompts tax panel to delay cap plan Mar 27, 2008
The commission had been scheduled to consider some changes Duval County Tax Collector Mike Hogan and others have proposed for the measure, known as the Taxpayer Protection Amendment, and then vote on it, but Hogan asked for the commission to postpone a decision on whether the measure should go on the November ballot so that it could be modified. The panel, though, heard testimony Wednesday from citizens, nearly all in favor of the tax cap, including a large contingent from Hogan's county. (Florida Times-Union)
Will courthouse be dark on Fridays? Mar 21, 2008
Tax Collector Bradford County Tax Collector Teila Pearson's office is run with the fees it generates from licenses, tags and registrations as well as the statutory fees the office receives out of taxes and assessments it collects. The only budgetary requirement the county has is the salary of the tax collector, but that, too, has been covered over the years by collected fees. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
Crime-fighters want hands off city funds Mar 21, 2008
The leaders of the Jacksonville Journey anti-crime effort failed Thursday to convince Duval County Tax Collector Mike Hogan to abandon his proposal allowing Florida voters to restrict how much money government can take in. They unanimously rejected his plan as tying the hands of local government and taking away their ability to pay for their multimillion-dollar crime-fighting solutions. (Florida Times-Union)
Local leaders want to head off tax cap Mar 17, 2008
A group of community leaders on Mayor John Peyton's anti-crime task force want to talk to Duval County Tax Collector Mike Hogan about his desire to cap the amount of revenue local governments can collect each year. Hogan, as a member of the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission, has proposed an amendment to go on the November ballot that would cap local tax revenue. (Florida Times-Union)
Letters from readers Mar 17, 2008
Duval County Tax Collector Mike Hogan withdrew the exemption after hearing our testimony. I applaud his courage to go against the Jacksonville lobbyists supporting the exemption. (Florida Times-Union)
Arkansas Democrats seat their last superdelegate Mar 9, 2008
Wilcox, a former Faulkner County tax collector, was first elected to the land commissioner's office in 2002. Wilcox, reached tonight while he vacationed with family in New Mexico, says he had not yet committed to either U.S. Senators Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama for the party's presidential nomination. (KSLA.com, LA)
more » Mar 4, 2008
Fees for Democrats: County judge and sheriff, 850; county clerk, circuit clerk, count assessor and county tax collector, 700; county coroner, 225; justice of the peace, 165; county surveyor, 100; constable, 25; committee person, 25; Searcy alderman, 165; Beebe and Bald Knob alderman, 30; McRae, Judsonia and Kensett aldermen, 20; McRae, Judsonia and Kensett recorder, 55; McRae, Judsonia and Kensett treasurer, 55. Democrats pay fees at the office of James Johnson, 500 W. Arch St. in Searcy. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Cobb education budget shows healthier finances Feb 29, 2008
By the end of February, budget-planners should have some idea from county tax collector Phil Hogshead what he estimates tax collections might reach this year, Johnson said. That estimate is historically conservative, but is a starting point for the district's budget development. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
In Texas, Bill v. Barack Feb 29, 2008
A former state representative and the first openly gay member of the Texas Legislature, Maxey is running for county tax collector. Tonight he has passed out some 3,000 flyers. (Time.com)
Property tax revenue grows with county Feb 28, 2008
The Commissioner's Court heard the results of a report from a law firm which arranges the collection of delinquent taxes with the Williamson County Tax Collector. With the addition of penalties and interest, the county managed to gather more than the actual money owed. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Tax cap might go before voters Feb 13, 2008
This makes us below average, and proud of it, and keeps us there. The Finance and Tax Committee also approved two other controversial proposals to put on the November ballot. (The Miami Herald)
Property tax passed; Romney, Clinton come out on top in Nassau Feb 2, 2008
The average Florida homeowner will save an estimated $240 in property taxes and the average business will save $450, Nassau County Tax Collector John Drew said last month. The Nassau County coordinator's office estimates the amendment will reduce Nassau County property tax revenues by $3 million in fiscal year 2008-09 and Nassau County School District tax revenues by $700,000 in fiscal year 2008-09. (Florida Times-Union)
Tuesday Back in Time 01-29-2008 Jan 30, 2008
Alma Nye is deputy tax collector in the automobile division in the Hale County tax collector s office. F.F. Flip Calhoun was elected president of the Hale County Agriculture Club. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Tax reform not such a good deal, opponents say Jan 29, 2008
Clay County Tax Collector branch office 1518 Park Ave. ... Clay County Tax Collector branch office 3245 Bear Run Blvd. ... Clay County Tax Collector branch office 275 Lawrence Blvd.. (Florida Times-Union)
Land accessible for other uses Jan 25, 2008
" She recalls being afraid to go there alone when she worked as a county tax collector. Wearing waders to traverse partially flooded ground, she risked the wrath of stubborn squatters and actual landowners as she posted notices of lien sales due to nonpayment of taxes. Sometimes she was accompanied by a colleague who carried a gun. McNamer said a recent LAFCO decision to dissolve the subdivision's water district will just add to the political mess because she feels property owners will never be... (Daily Triplicate)
Brevard drops EEL land deal Jan 24, 2008
Jackie Colon is running for County Tax Collector - District 5. Posted by: BeachyGirl7 on Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:39 pm. (Florida Today)
Drivers vs. DMVs on VANI-T-PL8S Jan 22, 2008
In Florida, county tax collector offices review vanity license plates. Those that spark questions are referred to a five-member state board in Tallahassee, says Ann Nucatola, spokeswoman for the state Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. (USA Today -- News)
Mellow ordered to leave Jan 5, 2008
No matter how you look at it, he s the county tax collector, Mr. Mellow said. I m just following the law. (Scranton Times, PA)
Friday Back in Time 01-05-2008 Jan 5, 2008
A count today at the Hale County Tax Collector s Office showed that 641 poll taxes have been paid for this year, W.C. Malone, tax collector, said. Jan. 5, 1938: Three Floydada men Clarence Smith, D.Y. Bartlett and E.J. Cantrell were injured when the Ford coupe in which they were riding ran into the back of a truck about 12 miles east of Aiken. (Plainview Daily Herald, TX)
Deadline for taxes passes Jan 3, 2008
Chilton County Tax Collector Tim Little said the penalties for not getting your taxes paid on time will go up by another one percent each month that the bill is late. In addition to owing late charges if taxes are not paid by early February, the parcel of property will be published in the paper for land auction. (Clanton Advertiser, AL)
Despite arrest, suspension, Lee stands resolute Dec 29, 2007
Washington County Tax Collector Patricia Lee. GREENVILLE More than a week following her arrest, and on the same day that she was removed from office by Gov. Haley Barbour, Washington County Tax Collector Patricia Lee spoke out Thursday afternoon, asserting her innocence against charges of fraud. (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Purloined puppy puts mayor in doghouse Dec 25, 2007
" With Internet polls showing Saenz-Lopez in the doghouse with voters, she dropped out of a race this fall for county tax collector, citing health reasons. Still, she has no regrets - if she must choose between politics and Panchito, Panchito wins easy, her lawyer said. The mayor, who is said to be in her early 60s, did not respond to requests for comment. Gutierrez, who says Saenz-Lopez refused to return his phone calls, filed a police report last month accusing the mayor of dog theft.... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Texas mayor accused of puppy theft Dec 23, 2007
With Internet polls showing Saenz-Lopez in the doghouse with voters, she dropped out of a race this fall for county tax collector, citing health reasons. Still, she has no regrets -- if she must choose between politics and Panchito, Panchito easily wins, her attorney said. (Los Angeles Times)
Property taxes due Dec. 31 Dec 21, 2007
Madison County Tax Collector Lynda Hall would like to remind all taxpayers that the last day to pay your property tax without penalty will be Dec. 31, 2007. On Dec. 31, the Madison County Courthouse will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.. (Madison County Record, AL)
Worthington Springs welcomes new postmaster Dec 15, 2007
Union County Tax Collector Patsy Elixson is a regular customer at the Worthington Springs post office. When Russ delivered the mail in Lake Butler, she would see Elixson at her office each weekday in the courthouse and now she gets to see her near her home in Worthington Springs. (Bradford County Telegraph, FL)
