Resolution 25-157

Appointing a Task Force to Examine Reassessment Issues

STATUS UNKNOWN

Resolution Status Update

Update: Resolution 25-157 was removed from the September 9th, 2025 County Council meeting agenda. The current status of this resolution is unknown. We are monitoring for updates on when or if it will be rescheduled for consideration.

What Resolution 25-157 Would Do

This resolution would create a task force to study the 2021 property reassessment and make recommendations for future reassessments. The task force would include county officials, assessment experts, community advocates, and residents, with a final report due to County Council by March 2, 2026.

The Proposed Task Force

Task Force Composition

The proposed task force would include diverse expertise and community representation:

At least 4 County Council members
Finance Committee Co-Chair
Community Services Committee Co-Chair
Board of Assessment Review representative
Land Use Dept. General Manager
Department of Finance representative

Senior/retired individuals advocate
Board of Realtors representative
Taxation expert with reassessment experience
Other relevant experts
3-5 volunteer community representatives

Proposed Task Force Mission

Examine issues or concerns from past reassessments to guide future reassessments
Identify any systemic issues and investigate for burdensome taxes and their causes
Gather public input through meetings and listening sessions
Assess and recommend policy and regulatory changes for Council consideration
Submit final report by March 2, 2026

Background and Context

Next Reassessment Timeline

The next reassessment must begin within two years (to be completed by 2030). According to the resolution, this timing allows for studying past reassessment outcomes before the next cycle begins.

Ongoing Concerns

Despite recent county efforts to provide tax relief, many residents continue to face high tax bills and spend significant portions of their income on property taxes.

Proposed Review Process

The resolution states the task force would identify systemic issues, seek rational explanations for reassessment outcomes, and recommend potential reforms to address future challenges.

Public Participation

The resolution includes provisions for public meetings and listening sessions to gather input from property owners, community advocates, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.

Resolution Status

⚠️ STATUS UNKNOWN

Removed from September 9, 2025 agenda - current status unclear

Originally Scheduled: September 9, 2025

Prime Sponsors: George, Caneco

Current Status: Unknown - monitoring for updates

Proposed Timeline

First Meeting

By September 30, 2025

Monthly Meetings

Through February 2026

Final Report Due

March 2, 2026

Next Reassessment

Must begin by 2028 (due 2030)

Official Documents

Meeting: September 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Virtual & In-Person Options Available

Contact Your Representative

Resolution 25-157 was removed from the September 9th agenda. Contact your County Council representative to ask about the status of this reassessment task force proposal.