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State Rep. Sheree Tolson Reisch urges residents to check for unclaimed property and discusses property-tax petition
Summary
At the meeting, State Rep. Sheree Tolson Reisch encouraged residents to claim unclaimed property, explained how to apply and described ongoing efforts to petition for a full property-tax freeze under recent state law changes.
State Representative Sheree Tolson Reisch spoke during the scheduled public-comment period, introduced herself as the area state representative and provided practical information for residents seeking unclaimed-property funds and on recent state-level tax changes.
Reisch said she is the "official ambassador for unclaimed property for the last 3 state treasurers" and offered to leave forms with city staff so residents can apply. She told the council and residents that the Ashland Police Department "has a little bit of money" and provided a phone contact for assistance: "You can call them 751-0123. They will mail you the form and your city letterhead, just write on there and either signed by the mayor or city administrator for them to send the check to whoever your city treasurer is." Reisch recommended the State Treasurer’s official website (ShowMeMoney.com) for more information.
Reisch discussed Senate Bill 190, which she said allows counties to adopt property-tax relief (including options for partial or full freezes for older homeowners), and described her effort to gather petition signatures to put a full freeze on the ballot in some counties. She acknowledged differing approaches among counties and referenced an example analysis she said showed negligible budget impact for some local governments.
Reisch closed by noting she remains the resident’s state representative through Dec. 31 and offered assistance via her legislative liaisons for state-related matters.
No formal council action was taken on these comments.
