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Assessor candidates stress credentials, mass‑appraisal methods and outreach to reduce appeals
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 that's a certified Indiana tax rep... level 3 assessor appraiser," Schultz said, adding that his office has reduced appeals significantly by explaining assessments to taxpayers.
Brent Banick, running in Michigan Township, described reorganizing neighborhood and market systems to make comparisons "apples to apples" and said the office uses all three valuation approaches—income, sales-comparison and cost—depending on property use. Banick also described creating neighborhood groupings so that sales in a given neighborhood affect only that area’s assessments.
Both candidates explained Indiana’s statutory standard: assessed value is market value in use rather than raw market price, and assessors may apply negative influence factors for contamination or other local impacts. Candidates said continued education, transparent data and clear public resources reduce confusion and appeals.
Voters were reminded to check the county assessor office and vote411.org for candidate details and how to appeal assessments when green sheets are distributed.
