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Commissioners seek faster tax appeals, broader candidate pool for county appraiser
Summary
Sedgwick County commissioners discussed legislative proposals to require Board of Tax Appeals determinations within one year, broaden eligibility for county appraiser candidates, post appeal data online, and create a state-funded intermediary hearing panel to resolve appeals before BOTA.
Commissioners discussed multiple proposed statutory reforms to county appraisal and tax-appeal processes on Oct. 21, prioritizing faster resolution of appeals and increasing the pool of eligible appraiser candidates.
Commissioner Richard Howe argued several items were urgent. He said the county should seek a statutory requirement that the Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) reach determinations within one year of an appeal unless parties agree otherwise. He framed timeliness as critical and said if the state…
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