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Under the state constitution (as part of a grandfathering that took
place when the constitution was drafted in 1974) Orleans Parish is
"blessed" with seven independent property assessors.
Proponents of consolidation say this is wasteful and creates
inconsistencies. They point to the salaries paid the elected assessors
as waste. They point to pre-K and post-K gross inconsistencies across
and within offices. They argue that a professional assessor using a
consistent process would yield a better outcome.
Proponents of the status quo argue that the assessor situation it is
not a problem, at least not a priority, and it gives citizens an public
official they can approach in the event of problems with this
significant personal tax. They say we pay less per assessment in
Orleans for the assessor's function than is paid in any other parish
(this may just have to do with the number and value of properties than
with intrinsic efficiencies).
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2007 Assessment Bombshell
: In 2007 the Assessors rolled out new software and new property tax assessments to the city. Starting with a uniform approasal of property values across the city and adjusting for changes in valuses since Katrina the 2008 property assessments are up by more than 50% city wide.
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IQ Initiative
: The assessors election included a fascinating
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Nov 7 Election
: Included in the November 7 statewide congressional election is a proposal for a constitutional amendment that will consolidate the 7 Orleans Assessors into one citywide elected office. It has to win majorities statewide and in Orleans Parish to pass.
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