Township Board: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 5:30 pm (Public Comment)
Event Date: 2025-01-14
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This document is a communication from Marian Kromkowski addressed to the Township Board, regarding an agenda item related to the advertisement of the township assessor position. Marian is unable to attend the meeting in person but expresses significant concern related to the handling of her summer taxes for Pine Holler, LLC. A contentious issue arose from a contested increase in taxable value, which was agreed upon to be improperly assessed by the Board of Review in previous actions.
The core of Marian’s complaint centers around the actions of the township assessor, Ms. Brow, who allegedly mismanaged the assessment process by refusing to acknowledge a clerical error and submitting incorrect documentation regarding the taxable value of the property in question. After facing repeated inconsistencies in Ms. Brow’s explanations, Marian enlisted the help of an experienced tax attorney to navigate the issue, which led to additional grievances over the situation. Ultimately, the Board of Review continued to side with Marian, affirming that the taxable value should remain unchanged.
Marian’s experience raises concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of tax assessments handled by technology without proper oversight. She advocates for a rigorous examination of these assessment practices to prevent similar issues that could potentially affect other taxpayers in the township. Her testimony underscores the urgent need for competent leadership in the assessor’s office and the necessity to initiate a thorough evaluation of current procedures. Marian expresses her gratitude for the board’s attention to her situation.