Assessor trims discretionary spending but keeps statutorily required mailed notices

Sep 29, 2026

The county assessor proposed cuts across promotional, vehicle and subscription lines to hit a 15% austerity target while keeping legally required mailed evaluation notices under Statute 39-3-3204; commissioners urged preserving at least one county cell phone and modest vehicle-repair funds for operational risk.

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The assessor laid out targeted reductions to meet the board'mandated 15% savings target while stressing a legal requirement to mail evaluation notices to taxpayers. She said the office reduced printing, marketing and contract items and eliminated a vacant position to reach the goal, but kept a $3,000 postage estimate for 2027.

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