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Columbine County board of equalization denies taxpayer’s request for direct appeal to state tax board
Summary
Columbine County Commissioners meeting as the Board of Equalization voted unanimously to deny a taxpayer’s request to take a property-tax appeal directly to the State Board of Tax Appeals for parcels 8469 and 8407 (taxpayer: Ruble).
Columbine County Commissioners meeting as the Board of Equalization voted unanimously to deny a request to allow a direct appeal to the State Board of Tax Appeals for two parcels identified as 8469 and 8407, owned by a taxpayer identified in the record as Ruble.
The denial was approved during a special meeting called by Commissioner Mike French. The board said the request for a direct appeal had been filed but determined it did not meet the criteria the board considers appropriate for bypassing the county hearing process.
A commissioner summarized the board’s reading materials and practice, saying the county typically reserves direct appeals for cases that “require expertise beyond the board’s capabilities” or involve unusually high-value property. The board noted the matter did not appear to involve those conditions and that the State Board of Tax Appeals (SBTA) is already backlogged. One commissioner said the taxpayer would retain the right to appeal to the SBTA after the local process if they disagreed with the county’s decision.
The board moved to deny the request for a direct appeal; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Commissioners Mike French, Randy Johnson and Mark Casillas each voted in favor. The board directed that the scheduled local hearing proceed; hearing examiners will review the property in detail and forward a recommendation or decision to the board.
The board said the action was taken pursuant to a state statute cited in the meeting record as "RSW 84.48 0.014." The transcripted citation was read aloud by the chair as the legal basis for the board acting in its capacity as the county board of equalization. The board did not adopt or alter property valuations during the special meeting.
Votes at a glance: motion to deny request for direct appeal to the State Board of Tax Appeals — outcome: approved unanimously (Yes: Commissioner Mike French; Yes: Commissioner Randy Johnson; Yes: Commissioner Mark Casillas).
The meeting contained no public comments. The board adjourned after the vote.
