5:34 → 5:56(22s)
Special Magistrate opened the hearing for petition 402 at 08:56 and asked the petitioner to introduce themselves. Jeff Ewing of iText Tax Appeals identified himself as representing the owners (Jody and Carla Damron). Magistrate swore parties and confirmed basic hearing procedures.
Hernando County Value Adjustment Board (special magistrate) heard multiple property valuation petitions on Jan. 22, 2026, including contested commercial appraisals (an office building and two Target stores), a multi-parcel industrial/plant matter that was postponed, contested Brooksville land parcels with a recently completed sale, and several hearings where petitioners did not appear (recommended denials). The magistrate took evidence, identified gaps in filings, set a Feb. 5 telephonic hearing for resubmitted evidence in several cases, and said written determinations will follow.
