Commonly Asked Questions
- Who appoints the volunteer boards such as Weed, Fair, Health Boards?
The County Commissioners appoint these volunteer boards and they report directly to the Board of County Commissioners.
- What is a mill for taxing purposes?
A mill is one one-thousandth of a dollar, and it is used as a way to count tax levies. It is a very old term, and has continued to be used because there does not seem to be another term available. Each government entity levies mills.
- Why did my taxes go up?
The answer depends on the taxing district, whether improvement have been added, and if the property has been reappraised. Usually, voters in the district approve a school levy or other increase.
Last updated 5/9/2011 11:55:46 AM by Paton, David