Consultant’s poll shows majority support for parcel tax replacement; board discussion favors including federal/state protection language A survey of 409 registered voters showed 64–67% initial support rising to 73–78% after explanatory language; consultant Dale Scott advised including federal/state protection language and cautioned support drops above about $100 per $100,000 assessed value. Trustees discussed potential timing and recommended $98 as a target for November 2026.

A recent survey reveals strong voter support for a parcel tax replacement, with numbers skyrocketing when protections against state and federal takeovers are included.

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BOE highlights staffing, training and taxpayer services as it closes 2025 appeals season Executive director and department chiefs reported staff appreciation events, ongoing modernization and recruitment, training expansion (virtual classes), and taxpayer rights office caseloads; SAPD said 19 unitary petitions were adjudicated this appeals season and audits will follow in 2026.

The Board of Equalization is making strides in modernization, recruitment, and training as it wraps up the 2025 appeals season—are they ready for the challenges ahead?

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