In Haines there is no elected tax assessor for the voters to hold accountable for unconstitutional or just plain stupid behavior. The tax assessor function is important. Taxation without representation means the government is taking ownership. The borough hired a contractor to perform this function.
In Haines this year, reportedly, valuations for property tax purposes (assessments) were determined by “computer modeling” using data from real estate markets in unique, diverse and geographically distant locations. The…