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Resident faults county for late tax statements; commissioners outline limited remedies
Summary
A resident told commissioners that many taxpayers had not received property tax statements and urged the county to hold staff accountable; county officials said the treasurer and clerk have reached out to state officials, explained penalty-waiver limitations, and offered drop-box and in-office options to accept payments without penalty if received by the due date.
A resident identified in the transcript as Bill told the Atchison County Commission on Dec. 17 that many taxpayers had not received property tax statements and urged the county clerk and treasurer to resolve the problem. "I've received 4 out of about 20," Bill said, adding: "If you don't mind, then we can hear you. I'm here to complain about our tax statements ... the clerk and the treasurer do their goddamn job."
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