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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 8 “= June 15, 2006 cont. from page 1 the assessor’s estimate of your own home. Bring your Valuation Notice as well. Fill out an appeal form at the County Auditor’s office. This entitles you to a hearing through the Board of Equalization. Assessment is Incorrect Appeal! You’re not complaining about higher taxes, you are just trying to prove that your property’s estimated inaccurate or unfair. You are entitled to appeal if you prove at least one of the following: market can 1. 2. value is either The property record is not correct. Perhaps you have two bathrooms, and three are listed on the record. Or, you have a carport, not the garage that is shown on your property record. If so, you should definitely bring the discrepancy to our attention. The market value is overstated. You may feel that the market value of your property is too high. Perhaps you recently purchased your home for less than the estimated assessor’s value, or comparable properties are selling for less than the assessor’s value of your home. If so, you may, and should, appeal. The Appeal Process If you have documentation property value is incorrect, that your an bring the information to the assessor’s office even you receive a Valuation Notice. If you wait until you receive your Valuation Notice, follow these steps to appeal your property valuation. 1. 2. 3. Check the deadline on your Valuation Notice. You must meet this deadline if you want to appeal. If you miss the deadline, you will have to wait until the following year to have your property value reviewed. Ifyou recently purchased your home, bring in the closing statement, along with the Valuation Notice. The sale must be between a willing buyer and a willing seller at the most probable price. Bring in information about comparable properties that have sold for less than MATTHEW your Valuation Notice, you’ll find other information necessary to file an appeal, as well as phone numbers you can call for help. What Next? A staff appraiser will review your appeal for necessary adjustments. A date will then be set for mediation with a hearing officer to settle any disagreement. Finally, you can appeal to the Utah State Tax Commission. Instructions will be included with the County’s final decision. How Reappraisal Affects Property Value Reappraisal is used to determine a fair market value and helps keep property values fair and equitable throughout the entire county. Each county is audited annually for current market values to comply with state tax commission laws. If discrepncies below fair market value are found, the State will order a “factoring” b to the property appraisal. State-ordered factoring can raise the assessor’s values in an entire area, so it’s important that the assessor reappraise property regularly to keep up with changing market values. Tax Abatement Program If you feel the value assessment is correct, but that you may have difficulty paying the related taxes, call us; you may be eligible for our tax relief or abatement you. 8002 For more program at no cost to information, call 399- Note: This information was developed to provide an overview of the process used to value your property. For more information, contact the Weber County Assessor's office at 801-399-8572. D. FRANDSEN Dear Friends and Neighbors, This is my third article in the Ogden Valley News about my run for legislative seat in District 8. | hope to win the democratic primary election held next Tuesday, June 27" and go on to win the general election in November. | want to share a bit more information about my personal background, and let you know once again why | am running for this position. | was born in Ogden, August 1, 1959 Ever since | purchased my grandfather’s cabin in Ogden Valley in 1990, | have felt so fortunate to live here. Since my youthful days skiing at Snowbasin, | have always been in awe of Mt. Ogden. In fact my wife Michelle and | were married on the deck of our cabin in 2001 with a great view of that mountain. My goal effective are: an improved daughter, Huntsville. very helpaccess to is to work together with the people of this district to bring about legislation in the areas that concern them most. My areas of focus equitable tax program, improved health care coverage, and support for our teachers and our educational system. | believe that every person in this district needs a voice to speak for them in our government. | will be that voice. Vote for me on June 271 and together we can create effective legislation that will enhance the quality of life for many and create a better future for all. Matthew Frandsen Democratic Candidate Utah Legislative Dist #8 Ph 745-4403 cont. from page 1 and has two beautiful children L. Nate Pierce is currently the Director of Operations for Weber County. He took this position after retiring from Ogden Ci its Chief Administrative Officer in July 2005. He held various executive level positions at Ogden City during his Bill Hansen 21 years of service. Upon retiring from Ogden City, Pierce indicated that one of the avenues that he was going to explore was running for political office. “For me, the time is right to run for political office,” Pierce says. “What it boils down to is that I feel I am the best qualified of the candidates; I have no personal political addenda, and I truly have a desire to serve the greater Weber County community where I can have the greatest impact for good.” In addition to his experience with Ogden City and Weber County, he has been a research analyst for the Presidential Office of Management and Budget, and a staff member to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transport Budget Office and as the Budge Manager of Salt Lake City. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Brigham Young University, and also holds Master’s of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Nate Pierce the same institution. Pierce has served as an adjunct faculty member for the American University in Washington, D.C., Weber State University, and the Marriott Graduate School of Management at Brigham Young University, teaching courses in American Politics, Legislative Process, Governmental Budgeting, Constitutional Law, and Public Administration. Pierce is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He served on active duty from 1971-1973 with the 9th Infantry Division and the Post Comptroller’s Office. He recently retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Colonel after 30 years of combined service He is active in his church, and currently serves on several volunteer boards and committees within the community, most notably: Board of Trustees, Ogden Regional Medical Center; Board of Trustees, Ogden Pioneer Heritage Foundation; and, Chairman, USU/Weber County Extension Services Advisory Committee. He is the father of six adult children, grandfather to nine grandchildren, and is married to Anne Sellers. formerly of North Ogden. Jan M. Zogmaister states that she is a lifelong resident of Weber County. She grew up in Ogden, raised a family in Roy, and now lives in West Haven. She has been the owner and CEO of an Ogden business for the past 20 years. Jan says that her father Karl Macfarlane was very involved in community service in Ogden. “T feel the same the responsibility to contribute to the community where we live. I seek to serve ina position that I can do the most ood, greatest the differ- ence, and leave it better than found it Jan Zogmaister “My vision for Weber County is to maintain those things that make Weber County a great place to live, raise a family, and to do business.” Jan acknowledges that growth is happening in Weber County and believes that it will continue. “We need to plan for and properly manage this growth. Roads and transportation are a critical part of that plan. Economic development is key to establishing a strong tax base. We need to look for a balance between business and residential development. We need to coordinate and work with all the cities within the county and also work with our neighboring counZogmaister also feels that government is an area where “less is better.” “We need a government that is large enough to provide the necessary services yet small enough that we can afford it. I see the commissioners as the CEO’s of the county. This position requires a person with common sense and practical business experience. It also needs someone with knowledge of government and how to operate within government, but someone who is not entrenched in the governmental system—someone that can bring in a fresh new perspective.” Jan states that she has the necessary experience and knowledge for the office. “I am prepared to devote full time to serving the people of Weber County as their commissioner.” NorthernUtahRealEstate.com Specializing in Ogden Valley and attended Polk Elementary and graduated from Ogden High School in 1977. After studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Utah, | landed my first job in a U.S. naval shipyard at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. | worked for 3 years and decided to continue my education with a Masters Degree fromVVillanova University. | continued to work in the petrochemical industry as a systems control engineer for 15 years. In 2003, | was fortunate enough to inherit rental properties in Salt Lake City and Park City, This has afforded me the opportunity to retire from engineering and apply my training in systems theory to the political process. Today life is a bit more hectic, with a dog and our three year old Sophie. We currently split our time between Salt Lake City and While the Valley is my home, having a residence in Salt Lake is ful in my desire to improve our legislative system as it gives me individuals and institution in both places. CANDIDATES g PROPERTY What to Do if you Feel Your Property JUST LISTED! Powder Mountain. Slopeside condo at JUST LISTED! Wolf Creek homesite in Elkhorn Sub. Minutes to ski and golf. Beautiful views of Ogden Valley. Exclusive Eden living on this view lot near all the recreation you love! Fully furnished, three bedroom, three baths, two car garage. Ready to be your family's favorite spot! Priced at $449,000 Priced at $599,000 JUST LISTED! 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