TAX ASSESSOR REPORT Debbie Bessire of

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TAX ASSESSOR REPORT Debbie Bessire of Equi-Tax, Inc., the District's tax assessor, reported as to the status of District tax collections and responded to questions from the board. Ms. Bessire reported that the District is 96.5% collected for 2023 taxes, and over 99% collected for all prior years. Ms. Bessire also presented and reviewed a list of small delinquent business personal property accounts with base amounts totaling $397.19, which are past the statute of limitations and which she recommended be moved to the District's uncollectible roll. After discussion, upon motion by Mr. Whisler, seconded by Mr. Rochow, and unanimously carried, the board approved the tax assessor's report, payment of the tax bills presented, and moving the recommended accounts to the District's uncollectible roll.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.