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Resolution 25-150

FAILED 6-7

Review of New Castle County's Recent Property Reassessment

What This Resolution Would Have Done

Initial Review

The County Auditor would have examined how the 2021 reassessment was conducted, including:

  • Whether valuation methods followed professional appraisal standards
  • How fair market values were determined
  • County oversight during the reassessment process
  • The appeal process and resources dedicated to resolving issues

Next Steps Recommendation

Based on the initial review, the County Auditor would have recommended whether a more comprehensive independent audit was needed and estimated its scope and cost.

Why This Would Have Mattered to Property Owners

40-Year Gap

The last county-wide reassessment was in 1983. After such a long gap, questions were raised about the accuracy and fairness of the 2021 reassessment.

Property Value Concerns

Many property owners questioned their new assessed values and the methods used to determine them.

Transparency & Accountability

This review would have provided independent oversight to ensure the reassessment process was fair and followed proper standards.

Resolution Status

❌ FAILED

County Council voted down this resolution 6-7 on September 3, 2025

Introduced: August 26, 2025

Sponsors: Tackett, Toole, Durham

Final Vote: 6 Yes, 7 No

How They Voted
Final Vote: 6 Yes, 7 No

YES (6 votes)

Caneco
Cartier
Durham
Tackett
Toole
Williams-Johns

NO (7 votes)

Carter
George
Hollins
Kilpatrick
Sheldon
Smiley
Street
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