Popular expectation has it that both townships will see 2012 assessments fall by eight or nine percent but Ross said neither assessor has submitted his books yet. Even if it turns out to be true, though, Ross that doesn't mean tax bills will go down, too. "The assessments could go down 50 percent," he said, "but if the school (and other taxing) district(s) want more money, taxes are going to go up."
Ross said at least McHenry County extends the courtesy of mailing new assessments to homeowners. It's not required by statute and Kane County doesn't. (Dundee and Rutland township assessments for Algonquin and Huntley were published in August and the appeals deadline is already past.)
"I don't want to appeal," muttered one woman in the audience. "They should get it right the first time."
Ross and Moore will hold a repeat Property Assessment Presentation Oct. 22. The number to call to reserve a spot is 847-669-3328
In the pic: A big problem with property taxes these days, said McHenry County Assessment Officer Bob Ross Monday, is that the system doesn't consider whether property owners have any actual money to pay them.
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"Ross said at least McHenry County extends the courtesy of mailing new assessments to homeowners. It's not required by statute and Kane County doesn't."
Gee, Where is all the "transparency" this state talks about?
""I don't want to appeal," muttered one woman in the audience. "They should get it right the first time.""
More true words were never spoken!
If the Grafton Assessor put half as much effort into accurate assessments as he is trying to polish his image with numerous appeal classes (and running-up the township's over-time costs), Grafton's taxpayers would've been much better off.
Al, would you still feel this way if you were not a candidate running against Bill?
Bill has my vote and most people that I talked to.
I would (and do) feel the same way.
Like the frustrated lady above, I'm a taxpayer being forced to appeal because the assessor didn't do his job.
I don’t expect to get everyone’s vote.
Those who will vote for me believe a highly-qualified, hard worker with the best interests of all Grafton Township property owners at heart will provide a better future for their families and businesses.
And those who don't trust a politian who starts his campaign by bad-mouthing his opponent at every opportunity will vote for Mr. Ottley, an individual who has done his best to actually help the citizens of Grafton.
"The assessments could go down 50 percent," he said, "but if the school (and other taxing) district(s) want more money, taxes are going to go up."
AND PEOPLE WILL THEN FILE AN APPEAL BASED UPON THAT COUNTY/STATE ADJUSTED NUMBER!!! What part of that are you missing Al??? No appeals by your second term is what YOU PROMISED. NONE. NO IFS, ANDS, OR BUTS!! Can you see how naive you sound yet? I don't want you messing up my assessment and playing with my tax dollars, all while making promises YOU CAN'T KEEP! I heard these promises from Linda Moore and got NOTHING in return! No Thanks Al! I'm sticking with Ottley!
And I SILL won't vote for you!!
*still
I have removed a comment by candidate for Grafton Assessor Al Zielinski because I have no reasonable basis to judge the truth or falsehood of his factual assertions, not to mention, it was incredibly long.
FEN will be happy to sell the candidate all the political advertising he'd care to buy.--ed.
Irrefutable verification of all points made in my previous comment were provided via e-mail to the publisher earlier this afternoon.
Mr. Zelinski began campaigning within the comments about a story which had nothing to do with him. I forebore deleting them for a while and then, offline, provided him with my reasoning for removing yet another of his comments. He seems unwilling to accept my editorial decision.
If Mr. Zielinski is unable to abide by the rules, I have a control here to take care of it for him.--ed.
Bill Ottley has been recognized as a leader in the state actually towards his hands-on assistance with taxpayers in reducing their assessment values within this economy. Bill has kept current with professional training to ensure his highest service to the community
Zelinski has foolishly invested his campaign exposure with political shotguns vs. doing his homework. At least the public has seen his true colors early.
Bill Ottley has proven himself consistently for many years. We are fortunate to has his skills and integrity.
"Those who will vote for me..."
What does THIS have to do with the article Al?
Bazzinga!
It specifically deals with the comment that immediately precedes it.
Mr. Zielinski has accused FEN of bias for not allowing him to post whatever he pleases. Mr. Zielinski has derailed comment on the original story so far off-topic that I'm going to close out comments on it now.--ed.
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