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Colton Equalization Board reduces assessments on multiple parcels after March 16 appeals
Summary
At its March 16 meeting the Local Board of Equalization heard 11 appeals and approved reductions across several residential parcels, citing significant year‑over‑year increases and comparables; decisions were unanimous.
The City of Colton's Local Board of Equalization met March 16 and heard 11 property assessment appeals. After reviewing parcels and evidence, the board approved reductions on multiple residential parcels, frequently citing large year‑over‑year assessment increases and comparisons to similar properties in the vicinity.
Examples of decisions recorded in the minutes include: an Evans motion to lower land to $21,461 and building to $316,368 (total $337,839) for Parcel #021759 (owner Larry Nesheim); a Wochnick motion to reduce land to $15,700 for Parcel #021708 (owner Dawn Pilker); and a Wochnick motion to reduce land to $14,200 and building to $380,000 (total $394,200) for Parcel #096479 (owners Brandon and Kendra VanBlaricome). Multiple motions granted relief to parcels owned by Betty Oberg; the minutes show unanimous votes on each motion.
Board members explained reductions by noting that some parcels had flooding issues, unimproved right‑of‑way access, or had experienced increases the board considered excessive compared with comparable properties. The board closed the equalization process and adjourned at 8:17 p.m.
