HomeMy WebLinkAboutMason County Board of Equalization Membership - 2022/03/01 NEWS RELEASE
March 1, 2022
MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
411 NORTH 5T" ST
SHELTON, WA 98584
(360) 427-9670 EXT. 380
TO: KMAS, KRXY, SHELTON-MASON COUNTY JOURNAL, THE
OLYMPIAN, SHELTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, NORTH MASON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITY OF SHELTON, ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE SUN
RE: Mason County Board of Equalization Membership
The Board of Mason County Commissioners is seeking applicants to fill a regular
member position and two alternate member positions on the Mason County Board of
Equalization. The three-year terms end on May 31. Applicants must reside in Mason
County.
The Board of Equalization is a three-member board appointed by the Mason County
Commissioners. Two alternate members may also be selected. The Board's
responsibility is to ensure that all property valuations are at 100% of market value, so
equitable tax assessment can be established.
Taxpayers may appeal their assessments, including assessments of real and personal
property, forest land, timber, and open space. The Board also considers denial of senior
citizen property tax exemptions. Taxpayers can file a petition with the Board of
Equalization and a hearing will be scheduled to present their appeal of their assessment
for timely filed and completed petitions.
Depending on the number of appeals heard each year, the Board may meet up to three
days a week, throughout the year. Board members are paid a per diem, currently $100
per day, when in session.
As required by RCW 84.48.042, the successful applicant must attend training, provided
by the Washington State Department of Revenue, within one year following appointment
or reappointment.
Interested citizens may obtain an application at the Mason County Commissioners'
Office, 411 North 51 Street, Shelton, or by calling Shelton 360-427-9670, ext. 380;
Belfair 360-275-4467, ext. 380; or visit the Mason County website at
www.masoncountywa.gov. The positions are open until filled with the first review
March 15, 2022.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Kevin Shu ty Sharon Trask Ra dy NeNkWerlin
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner