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Trustees respond to reassessment calls as residents report large tax increases; board encourages open‑book appointments

Village of Weston Board of Trustees · September 4, 2024
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Summary

Following a wave of reassessment letters, trustees heard reports of large tax‑bill increases for some households and encouraged residents to schedule open‑book appointments; staff offered to invite the assessor to a future meeting for detail.

Trustees used part of the special meeting to address resident concern after the village sent 5,200 assessment notices. Multiple trustees said they had received dozens of calls from residents reporting large tax‑bill increases; trustees gave anecdotal examples of a 70% increase and a $600 increase to illustrate the community impact.

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