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Zettler, state respond to appraisal plan
Both the state and the auditor’s political appointment took at least partial credit for Butler County Auditor Roger Reynolds’ plan to reappraise property values in 2009.
Here is the story, which includes support for the idea from Shelly Wilson, director of the Ohio Department of Taxation’s tax equalization division. Said she:
“It’s the auditor’s right and the auditor’s duty to value the market at market value.”
Democrat Jack Zettler, who is challenging the Republican incumbent for the seat this year, also took credit for spurring the move. Here’s his comments:
“It’s wonderful to know that someone is listening to what you’re saying in a political contest, even if that someone is your opponent. Finally our interim county auditor has reacted to the numerous statements and articles by our campaign, as well as, the hundreds, if not thousands, of statements by the county homeowners about his unfair property values. Is he really going to get off his duff and do something?
His promise seems to be, ‘I raised your property tax values in 2008 despite the fact that your real property values are decreasing, but trust me, elect me and I’ll correct it next year.’
Right about now, do you hear the words in you head: ‘Sure, taxman Reynolds, I was born, but not yesterday?” Well I do.
Quite frankly his press release would be laughable if not for the fact that so many homeowners are suffering real economic hardships that have been exacerbated by his folly.
Taxman Reynolds when it comes to property valuations, the ‘bucks stops’ at the county auditor’s door. That just the way it is. You are supposed to do it right the first time.”
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