-By Lennie Jarratt
Lake County has the distinction of having the highest property taxes in the midwest as reported by Forbes.
There has been action on the assessment side of the equation by the Citizens Action Project in bringing more transparency to the system. I understand their mission is to focus on assessment, which is admirable. I still can’t help lamenting the fact that they are missing a great opportunity to really lower taxes in the area.
Now, Grant Township Assessor, Walt Kubalanza has weighed in on the topic in a letter to the editor of the Daily Herald. [Emphasis Mine]
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