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Board debates shifting assessor publication to county website; tables current resolution for rework
Summary
Committee members discussed supporting a move to publish assessor lists on county websites rather than in newspapers, citing transparency and modest savings; the board voted to table the resolution as presented and asked a member to draft revised language for trade groups and future advocacy.
Effingham County board members spent extended time on April 1 discussing a resolution about publishing property-assessment lists online rather than in newspapers.
An unidentified board member summarized the proposal as a transparency measure and said the practice could save the county an estimated $3,000 to $5,000 annually. That member also noted many taxpayers already receive mailed notices and…
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