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Assessor candidates stress credentials, mass‑appraisal methods and outreach to reduce appeals
La Porte County League of Women Voters candidate forum · March 27, 2026
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Summary
County and township assessor candidates described credentialing, how Indiana's assessed-value (market value-in-use) differs from market sale price, and steps to reduce appeals through staff training and in‑house reassessments.
Candidates for county and township assessor discussed technical issues that affect property taxes and revenues.
Mike Schultz, who described himself as the county assessor with more than 16 years in the role, highlighted staff qualifications and said his office conducts in‑house appraisal work to save taxpayers money. "We're the only candidate…
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