Wel, making her debut at the meeting, highlighted key tax-related developments for fiscal year 2026. The third quarter tax bills, mailed on December 31st, reflect new assessments and a revised tax rate of $19.43 per $1,000 valuation, approved in November 2025. These bills are usually higher than the preliminary ones due to updated assessments and rates, with payments due on February 1st and May 1st. Residents who feel their assessments are unjust have the option to file for abatement by February 2nd.

Additionally, the Board emphasized the importance of taxpayers reviewing their property cards online to ensure accuracy, noting that discrepancies such as changes in property features could affect assessments. In terms of business obligations, bright orange postcards were sent to business owners to remind them of their filing responsibilities for personal property, crucial for maintaining accurate tax records.

Furthermore, the Board discussed the senior work-off abatement program, reporting the highest abatement amount recorded, reflecting its growing importance in the community. The LA3 sales report for December showed a notably low number of sales, with only four arms-length transactions, highlighting a potentially sluggish real estate market.