East Texans happy with their taxes?
Private citizens near no-show at tax hearing (Christine S. Diamond, Lufkin Daily News, via Lone Star Times)
The Texas Task Force on Appraisal Reform has heard several "horror stories" about their frustrating experiences with Texas' "stealth tax," said task force chairman Thomas W. Pauken.
But not in Lufkin.
Pauken repeatedly expressed surprise at the lack of private citizens testifying during Thursday morning's hearing.
Pitser Garrison Civic Center's meeting room was well-attended by public officials, lawyers, school officials, chief appraisers — and three private citizens.
"This is really unusual," Pauken said.
Lufkin City Manager Paul Parker, assuring Pauken the event was well-advertised, suggested low attendance indicated homeowners' satisfaction with local property tax appraisals.
Right! That's probably it, and not the 9 a.m. start time and the fact that people who own property likely also have jobs that require their presence.
Posted by Kevin Whited @ 10/06/06 11:43 | Texas | Technorati
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