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Tax agent and assessor clash over evidence‑exchange rules in OmniNet appeals; board schedules 441(d) discussion
Summary
At the Jan. 26 session, tax agent Wes Nichols objected to the assessor’s request for additional documents and the clerk’s denial of a 16(o)(6) exchange; the board scheduled an April 6 hearing specifically to resolve scope and timing of Section 441(d) evidence requests and adopted procedural provisos to limit further delay.
A contentious procedural dispute over evidence exchange in multiple OmniNet appeals dominated a portion of Ventura County’s Assessment Appeals Board No. 2 meeting on Jan. 26.
Wes Nichols, appearing for several applicants, said his office submitted extensive documentation (including lease listings, tenant‑improvement cost breakdowns and financial workups) and objected when the assessor’s office asked for additional detail and requested a continuance. Nichols argued the county’s clerk had improperly rejected a '16 o 6 exchange' in this case and said the delays were harming taxpayers: "I don't think that is professionally timely, and I believe the…
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