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Local resident urges scrutiny of property-appraisal practices, offers to audit county assessments
Summary
Mike Fisher, who identified himself as an Amarillo resident and business owner, told commissioners he found examples of large agricultural exemptions and low assessed taxes on high-value parcels and offered to provide more data and assist the county in auditing assessments. He asked that debris removal after a recent fire be placed on a future agenda; the court said a plan will be presented next meeting.
During the public-comment period, Mike Fisher of Amarillo presented samples he said show properties in Potter County receiving very low appraisal-based tax bills despite significant market value and frontage. Fisher urged the commissioners to consider separating from shared appraisal arrangements and to appoint a local chief appraiser who would prioritize county interests.
Fisher said he had filed complaints with the appraisal review authority and offered to provide data and volunteer to audit county practices. He also asked about debris removal for recent fire victims; commissioners confirmed debris removal will be on the next agenda and said a plan is being developed.
Fisher concluded by offering help from his database expertise and said he will return with more data at a future meeting.
