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Receipt of application to a vacancy on the Board of Equalization, representative of Council District 1, 3, or 5, Applicant(s): Suzanne Dougan (Deadline for applications to this position is 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026)
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
1 Vacancy, partial term ending 1/31/2028, must reside in County Council District 1, 3, or 5.
Applicants cannot hold any elective office or be an employee of any elected official. The Board ensures that all properties are valued at 100% of market value. The Board may equalize property values by either lowering or raising land/building assessments. The Board generally meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays, with occasional Tuesday meetings as the caseload requires. Members receive $150 per diem for attending hearings.