Bangor Board of Assessment Review discusses revaluation process and vacancies

The Bangor Board of Assessment Review convened to discuss the upcoming property revaluation and the process for handling taxpayer appeals. The board also addressed the need to fill three open positions, including one regular member and two associate members, and reviewed the city's policy on remote public participation.

Key points

• The board discussed the revaluation process, noting that KRT is conducting on-site inspections and informal hearings to gather data before finalizing assessments.
• It was explained that property values are adjusted annually based on market sales, while the tax rate has decreased from 24 to 17 over the last six years as values have risen.
• The board identified three vacancies: one regular member position and two associate member positions.
• Members agreed to work with the city's information officer to publicize the open seats and recruit candidates with backgrounds in engineering, real estate, or law.
• The board reviewed the city's remote participation policy, clarifying that public comment is generally limited to agenda items unless specific procedures are followed.

Next steps

• The city's information officer will draft a public notice to recruit candidates for the three open board positions.
• The board will explore contacting local professional organizations, such as the realtors association, to find potential candidates.

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