“Get On Board”, the CTA.
April 10th, 2009 — my3crows
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Recent News 9/25/09
Below is the info. we used to write our letter to the Editor of the T.I. Sun by Dave Knapp this week in response to the Town Board statement last week!
This should clear a few things up! They sure are fighting hard to miss direct public opinion on the Law suit. If you disagree with what you read in the media, please speak out with your thoughts. Its important now to wage a good fight and stand up for our rights!
The following was quoted from a letter to Will Salisbury in response to the erroneous Quotes in the T.I.Sun by a representive of NYS in league with our Assessor!
” I believe your response should focus on your collective perceptions of the inequities in the Town of Clayton. Perhaps you should also comment on the Town’s unresponsiveness to the concerns of the owners who comprise the Clayton Taxpayers Association.
In passing you may comment on the ORPS characterization that none of the law suits has been successful.
In fact, there is significant litigation that remains pending. Without getting into the specifics, the status of the cases can be summarized as follows:
TOWN OF HARRIETSTOWN
The law suits commenced by 32 property owners have been settled, with the owners receiving significant refunds as a result of reductions to their assessments.
The Town has appointed a new assessor, and there have been fundamental changes in the Town’s assessment administration. The annual revaluation policy was rescinded, and a new data collection program is underway.
TOWN OF QUEENSBURY
Following a 2005 revaluation, 73 property owners sued the Town claiming that the process was flawed and that the assessment roll was unfair.
60 owners have now received significant reductions in their assessments, and the Town has cancelled its intended annual revaluation policy. A new assessor has been appointed.
This case continues for 13 of the original litigants.
TOWN OF BLEECKER
Following a 2005 revaluation, 43 petitioners sued the town claiming that the revaluation was improper and that the assessment roll is inequitable. The case will be tried in the near future.
TOWN OF SCHROON
Following a 2006 revaluation, 125 petitioners sued the town claiming that the assessment roll was inequitable and unfairly influenced by political considerations. The case has yet to be tried.
Clearly there is a widespread belief that the real property tax system is being poorly administered in many towns. The property tax is increasing at an alarming rate, and for many homeowners the annual tax bill has become impossible. Although correction of this situation will require change in the fiscal structure of the State, while this is happening, the system must at least be administered fairly and accurately. That is the goal of the CTA.”
Robert Beebe (9/19/09)
The Article 7’s have been filed as of 7/29/09 and we should hear more soon. Good job getting all your ducks in a row!
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