Cuba Township Assessor Rebecca Tonigan says her work to fairly set property values has been “undermined” by an appointed Lake County official.
Tonigan and other township assessors are questioning why Lake County Chief Assessment Officer Martin Paulson’s office kept them out of the most recent property valuation process. The township assessors contend the result without their input was across-the-board percentage increases set by Paulson’s office that could lead to higher property taxes.
Paulson said Friday the complaints are unwarranted. He noted property owners have 30 days from the date of publication to file an assessment appeal with the Lake County Board of Review.
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