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The county conducted a full-fledged reappraisal last year.
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County Fiscal Officer John Donofrio is considering conducting another reappraisal next year.
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Perhaps we can get a FULL REFUND of the cost of last year's appraisal since it was obviously BOTCHED!

Or is this just a case of another governmental "Make Work" project, just like highway paving?


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The board recently tallied the results of the... appeals

-- Residential property
4,517 parcels:
2,738 decreased
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With (in)accuracy like that, Donofrio's appraisers should apply for jobs at the National Weather Service as forecasters.

Donofrio should reappraise every house. They were appraised wrong last year. Prices were jacked up to try to prop up the increasing tax base.

I concur about reappraisals. Odds of that happening?

Democrates spend money. Too much government. Too much Obama.

I would like to stand on my own 2 feet without government help.

Government should protect the borders of the U.S. and protect America not make us into a socialistic country.

It seems gov't has done a poors job in what ever they do. Throw the rats out

Lie Detector
Why do you think the republicans was thrown out of congress in 06.Why do you think our debt is so high?Republicans took the congress in 94,and held it till 06,Bush did not know what a veto pen was.And if you would like to stand on your own 2 feet without government help.Then change the constitution.Or at least read it before you speak."We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Sounds like corruption. Inflating appraised values for no reason other than to get more tax money. Jail time for someone, please

Lie Detector I totally agree with you and now the Federal government wants to create an even bigger bureaucratic, socialist health care mess, they can't effectively run what they have going on now! Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are losing money and going broke. They slap more taxes on us to bail them out instead of fixing the problems first. Obama himself has said that Medicaid and Medicare loses 60 billion dollars a year in waste and fraud; 60 BILLION A YEAR! If they know that AND THEY DO, why aren't they doing whatever it takes to stop it NOW! Instead they want to sign us, the taxpayers, up for another outrageously expensive, massive entitlement program that's only going to be impossible to manage. There are so many loopholes in the Senate bill they're pushing now it's a joke and it's prime for fraud.

Why some people in Summit County keep voting Donofrio back into office is beyond me. He's not a CPA, has no financial experience at all, he's unqualified to do his job. I didn't vote for him that's for sure. Of course his office will fudge the appraisals, he needs the money because he isn't doing his job effectively. If no one complains then they have it. If people complain then, no harm done right, just change the numbers. How much did it cost the county to hear all these complaints and pay for the time to have them reviewed? Amazing, just amazing.

Somebody please correct me if I am wrong. I was under the impression that the state requires reappraisals every 6 years. Summit County however has chosen to do it every 3. How can they possibly, legally, do this? Maybe the taxpayers of Ohio should have their own tea party.

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HoldYourHorses wrote:

Why some people in Summit County keep voting Donofrio back into office is beyond me.
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Could it be because his wife is the Director of the Summit Board of Elections?

Nothing like a little 'assistance' from the spouse to make sure the election results turn out in your favor.

Don't forget, in the last election, Donofrio's opponent's name was listed on the ballot differently than he is known to the general public, but of course Marijean knew absolutely nothing about how that happened.

Basically what it comes down to is that the government lost money and they tried to steal money from you all to cover their loses. Politicians are thieves. They stold from you and your family, they took food off of tables and medicine out of the hands of patience in their greed.

Is that the knid of people you want in government?

I'm glad some people are finally wising up and rising up in greater numbers to right the wrong that has been doen to them. Now lets get rid of the thieves and their thief mentality.

Mars Bonfire post:Is that the knid of people you want in government? Now lets get rid of the thieves and their thief mentality.If we do what you suggest there would be no politicians
left.Thats the name of the game.

When Dumbya Bush took office in January 2001, he inherited a projected cumulative surplus of 5.6 TRILLION for 2002 through 2011. When he, FINALLY, left office those surpluses were replaced with deficits for as far as the CBO forecasts. Obama inherited the biggest economic disaster since the great depression from Bush. Those are just facts folks. Spin it if you like, but it serves no purpose other than to delude yourselves.

holdyourhorsespost:Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security are losing money and going broke.Why,well because of these programs people are living longer.
Is this good or bad?
holdyourhorses post:They slap more taxes on us to bail them out instead of fixing the problems first. Obama himself has said that Medicaid and Medicare loses 60 billion dollars a year in waste and fraud; 60 BILLION A YEAR! If they know that AND THEY DO, why aren't they doing whatever it takes to stop it NOW!Bush and the republican congress never stopped it.And when Obama tries you republicans cry he is trying to cut benefits.This health reform bill reforms insurance.Stops the double billing,stop the 166 billion dollar pay out to the insurance co.Who told the republican congress and Bush if you let us in, we can run Medicare for less.NOT.Stop them from denying you coverage,Stop them from dropping you because of claims.Putting more competition out to lower cost.Turning to wellness instead of waiting until you get sick.Putting limits on you out of pocket costs.Bringing down the debt.(CBO).Go read the bill.

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GOPHater typed:

When Dumbya Bush took office in January 2001, he inherited a projected cumulative surplus of 5.6 TRILLION for 2002 through 2011
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...created by the dismantling of the U.S. Military and Intellegence Services by draft dodging President Bill Clinton and his team.

Just 9 short months after Clinton left office, a plot that developed during his administration was executed against our country's weakened defenses, resulting in the United States' largest loss of life and financial destruction to ever occur on our soil, better known a 9/11.

Overtaxed!!! Ha, ha, ha, ha.... I'm fallin' out of my chair!! Dismantling the U. S. military.... Oh, God.... Help, I can't breathe! I'm dying here.... Ha, ha, ha.....!!!!!

Overtaxed Voter Posted:...created by the dismantling of the U.S. Military and Intellegence Services.You are forgetting,1994-2006 the republican comgress did it.William Cohen A Republican from Maine , Cohen served as Secretary of Defense (1997–2001)It was the republicans idea. draft dodging!! When Cheney became eligible for the draft, during the Vietnam War, he applied for and received five draft deferments. In 1989, The Washington Post writer George C. Wilson interviewed Cheney as the next Secretary of Defense; when asked about his deferments, Cheney reportedly said, "I had other priorities in the '60s than military service.In November 1962, at the age of 21, Cheney was convicted of driving while intoxicated (DWI). He was arrested for DWI again the following year.On May 27, 1968.
George Bush Jr. was 12 days away from losing his student draft deferment, at a time when 350 Americans a week were dying in combat. The National Guard, seen by many as the most respectable way to avoid Vietnam, had a huge waiting list -- a year and a half in Texas, over 100,000 men nationwide. Yet Bush and his family friends pulled strings, and the young man was admitted the same day he applied, regardless of any waiting list. Just 8 weeks after joining, Bush was granted 2 months leave to go to Florida and work on a political campaign, the Senate race of Republican Edward Gurney.They killed over 3600 American soldiers because they tried to kill my dad,but they would not fight.

"The most important thing is for us to find Osama bin Laden. It is our number one priority and we will not rest until we find him."
- G.W. Bush, 9/13/01

"I want justice...There's an old poster out West, as I recall, that said, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive,'"
- G.W. Bush, 9/17/01, UPI

"...Secondly, he is not escaping us. This is a guy, who, three months ago, was in control of a county [sic]. Now he's maybe in control of a cave. He's on the run. Listen, a while ago I said to the American people, our objective is more than bin Laden. But one of the things for certain is we're going to get him running and keep him running, and bring him to justice. And that's what's happening. He's on the run, if he's running at all. So we don't know whether he's in cave with the door shut, or a cave with the door open -- we just don't know...."
- Bush, in remarks in a Press Availablity with the Press Travel Pool,
The Prairie Chapel Ranch, Crawford TX, 12/28/01, as reported on
official White House site

"I don't know where bin Laden is. I have no idea and really don't care. It's not that important. It's not our priority."
- G.W. Bush, 3/13/02

"I am truly not that concerned about him."
- G.W. Bush, repsonding to a question about bin Laden's whereabouts,
3/13/02 (The New American, 4/8/02)

See above post, then ask yourself, "how can I defend this guy?" Then answer, "I'm deluded."

GOPHater Bush look under his desk at the white house, and in Iraq.That was where over 150,000 of our troops were.I thought bin Laden was in Afghanistan?we had a whopping 15,00 troops there.
"I want justice...There's an old poster out West, as I recall, that said, 'Wanted: Dead or Alive,'"
- G.W. Bush, 9/17/01, UPI,Yes against Saddam Hussan for trying to kill my dad.

GOPHater
Then answer, "I'm deluded.Most of the GOP are.You forgot about the 8 Trillion dollar unfunded mandated part D prescription drug plan.After the $2700.00cap.seniors have to pay the rest up to $4,000 plus out of their pockets,Then the plan picks back up.but holdyourhorsespost and Overtaxed Voter thinks thats ok decause it was the GOP and the insurance companies that did it.

Representatives of this Representative Republic we; the Government; of the people, by the people; for the people; elects; defies Supreme Court resolution declaring property tax on The American Dream UNCONSTITUTIONAL; awards property tax abatements to selected corporations, farmers, businesses, outsourcer sweatshops, and nonprofit, tax-exempt, organizations and Churches; and scams Fathers disqualified for affirmative action with white skin, Union workers, consumers, taxpayers, and Americas grandchildren’s children; to pay ALL taxes with money derived from wages or independent business profit; and fund unemployed workers, casino, lottery, and keno losers, aliens, waitresses that pander for life for $2.00 per hour; insubordinate, low-income; volunteers without wages; nonunion parasites willing to work for fewer wages than they can afford life; and righteous; with a faith-based belief; that it’s a sin; to engage in free, fair, and affordable commerce; or get an agreement (union contract); With a corporation, business, Government, or nonprofit, tax-exempt, organization, or Church; Agreeing to comply with realities demands; Paying with welfare checks, food stamps, housing vouchers, and Medicaid.
This defiance of realities demands is needed to measure and maintain the strength and growth of this UNAFFORDABLE economy and distribute wealth into Hillarys, Chinese, Foreign and Domestic Investors and Stockholders portfolios!

NOT ONE COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBER OR DONOFRIO received
an increased property tax appraisal for 2009

LowEb-you forgot the pharma-suit-ical companies that left you out of there free psych programs again....

I got a propery value lowered last year. I bought it in 2007 for 34k and the county said it was worth 71k. I offered (to the county) that they could purchase that property for 65k. That's a deal! They declined. Got the property value lowered to 45k.....that's a little more fair.