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NEWS RELEASE
May 23, 2023
- MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE
1854 411 N 5TH ST,BLDG 1,SHELTON,WA 98584
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 an alternate member position on the Mason County Board of Equalization. The three-year
terms end on May 31,2026. 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 an 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$100 per diem,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 5'h Street, Shelton,or by calling Shelton 360-427-9670, ext. 380; or visit the Mason County
website at www.masoncountma.gov.og_v. The positions are open until filled with the first review June
6,2023.
BOARD OF MASON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(9-1997
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Sharon Trask, Randy Neatherlin, Kevin Shutty,
Chair Vice-Chair Commissioner