Monday, December 9, 2013

How about that True Valuation Number?


George Reggo made the claim that Lodi’s true valuation is now at 98% (this means that assessments are right at true market value).  This administration supports him and reiterates that claim at council meetings.


This administration answered “YES” to the following question the past two years on the state’s Best Practices Questionnaire:
 
 

At the November 26, 2013 regular meeting, the council approved the following tax refunds and tax settlements:


 

This was just at one meeting.  Tax refunds and settlements are being approved throughout the year by this council.    


“A small number of successful appeals”? "Significant"?   You decide.