I thought I would hop on here tonight and ask that you consider voting for me for the position of Oswego Township Assessor on April 6th.
Many voters may not understand exactly what a Township Assessor does so I created a website for the campaign with some info there but I thought it might even be better to pull some information directly from the State so it’s very clear what the position does and does not do.
“Assessors are charged with the tremendous responsibility of valuing all the real property in their jurisdictions. These values form the basis of the formula for calculating, collecting and distributing the dollars generated from real estate taxes. Because of this responsibility, and in order to help those elected to the job; we have worked to provide a webpage that can be a resource tool for the members of our community.”
I thought this was also a helpful question from the FAQ section on the States website
“My taxes are too high!”
Your taxes might be too high, but that doesn’t mean your assessment is too high.
The amount of property taxes you pay is determined by the tax rate. The tax rate is determined by the taxing bodies. The taxing bodies are listed on your tax bill. In order to complain about the amount of taxes you are paying, you need to attend the meetings of the taxing bodies. Taxpayers also need to vote on any referendums that might increase the tax bill. If your property is assessed at 1/3 of its market value, the assessor is doing his or her job.
”It’s truly a fascinating job to me and I absolutely want to make sure each homeowner fully understands their tax bill.
I appreciate all of the kind words, encouragement and support that many of you have already given to me. My wife Missy has gone above and beyond with her support on social media and at home.
I would also ask that you freely share this post (or others she has written) so each voter and property owner feels like they understand the position, the education and the experience needed to properly fulfill this role.
The last quote from the States website is what I hope to represent to each and every property taxpayer.
“The essence of being a township assessor: enormous responsibilities, extraordinarily high expectations, exceptional performance, unparalleled integrity, unwavering trust.”
Thank You!
Photo by Scott Graham homajob.com