Friday, March 28, 2008
Free classes on lowering your property tax from our good friend Tax Assessor Cheryl Johnson
Here is some timely information from our award-winning Republican Tax Assessor Cheryl Johnson. Cheryl is doing her part to help you keep more of your hard-earned tax money.
If you believe the value of your property as determined by the Appraisal District (CAD) exceeds the market value, you have the right to protest. Cheryl has been providing these free classes since 2005 helping property owners understand the process, decide whether they should protest, and how to prepare in order to be more effective.
Protesting your property's value is the most immediate form of tax relief. This is a reappraisal year and, assuming sales information is available, it is likely we will see property values increase. Whether the value increases or not, there are numerous things that you can do that may save you some money come tax time later this year.
The award winning class, "Effectively Protesting Your Property's Appraised Value for Taxes," will be taught throughout the County during the months of April and May. As additional classes are offered, the information will be released to the media and posted at each Tax Office and on the website. Groups interested in hosting classes should contact the Tax Assessor's office at 1-877-766-2284 to schedule a program.
2008 Schedule of Classes
Date Time Location
4/2 5:30 pm Friendswood Public Library, 412 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood
4/9 Noon Dickinson Rotary, First United Methodist Church, 200 FM 517, Dickinson
4/10 5:30 pm Nessler Center (Wings of Heritage Rm), 2010 5th Street, Texas City
4/23 6:30 pm Bayou Vista Recreation Center , Marlin at Neptune Dr., Bayou Vista
4/24 5:30 pm Hitchcock Library, 8005 Barry Street, Hitchcock
4/26 3:00 pm Bayshore VFW Post 8566, 1401 Grand Avenue (646), Bacliff
4/29 5:30 pm Amegy Bank Community Room, 2401 Termini Street, Dickinson
5/1 5:30 pm North County Annex, 174 Calder Drive, League City
5/6 5:30 pm City of La Marque Community Rm, 1109 Bayou Road, La Marque
5/12 6:00 pm Tiki Island Public Safety Building, Tiki Drive, Village of Tiki Island
5/13 6:00 pm Joe Faggard Community Center, 1750 Highway 87, Crystal Beach
5/14 7:30 am Galveston Kiwanis Meeting, 2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
5/19 5:30 pm University Area Association, 427 Market Street, Galveston
5/28 5:30 pm Rosenberg Library, 2310 Rosenberg, Galveston
6/21 9:00 am WGIPOA, Galveston County Club, 14228 Stewart Road, Galveston
Classes Courtesy of Cheryl E. Johnson, Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector
If you believe the value of your property as determined by the Appraisal District (CAD) exceeds the market value, you have the right to protest. Cheryl has been providing these free classes since 2005 helping property owners understand the process, decide whether they should protest, and how to prepare in order to be more effective.
Protesting your property's value is the most immediate form of tax relief. This is a reappraisal year and, assuming sales information is available, it is likely we will see property values increase. Whether the value increases or not, there are numerous things that you can do that may save you some money come tax time later this year.
The award winning class, "Effectively Protesting Your Property's Appraised Value for Taxes," will be taught throughout the County during the months of April and May. As additional classes are offered, the information will be released to the media and posted at each Tax Office and on the website. Groups interested in hosting classes should contact the Tax Assessor's office at 1-877-766-2284 to schedule a program.
2008 Schedule of Classes
Date Time Location
4/2 5:30 pm Friendswood Public Library, 412 S Friendswood Dr., Friendswood
4/9 Noon Dickinson Rotary, First United Methodist Church, 200 FM 517, Dickinson
4/10 5:30 pm Nessler Center (Wings of Heritage Rm), 2010 5th Street, Texas City
4/23 6:30 pm Bayou Vista Recreation Center , Marlin at Neptune Dr., Bayou Vista
4/24 5:30 pm Hitchcock Library, 8005 Barry Street, Hitchcock
4/26 3:00 pm Bayshore VFW Post 8566, 1401 Grand Avenue (646), Bacliff
4/29 5:30 pm Amegy Bank Community Room, 2401 Termini Street, Dickinson
5/1 5:30 pm North County Annex, 174 Calder Drive, League City
5/6 5:30 pm City of La Marque Community Rm, 1109 Bayou Road, La Marque
5/12 6:00 pm Tiki Island Public Safety Building, Tiki Drive, Village of Tiki Island
5/13 6:00 pm Joe Faggard Community Center, 1750 Highway 87, Crystal Beach
5/14 7:30 am Galveston Kiwanis Meeting, 2228 Seawall Blvd, Galveston
5/19 5:30 pm University Area Association, 427 Market Street, Galveston
5/28 5:30 pm Rosenberg Library, 2310 Rosenberg, Galveston
6/21 9:00 am WGIPOA, Galveston County Club, 14228 Stewart Road, Galveston
Classes Courtesy of Cheryl E. Johnson, Galveston County Tax Assessor Collector
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Calling all conservative women, SD #11 needs a new SREC Committeewoman
Our very own SREC member Kathy Haigler is term limited from serving us again on the State Republican Executive Committee. The current committeeman Dennis Paul is from Harris County just as Kathy was.
It would be great if there was a solid conservative woman from Galveston or Brazoria county who wanted to step up to the challenge of running for the SREC committeewoman spot at the state Republican Party convention from June 12 - June 14th in Houston. If you are in Senate District 11 which is Senator Jackson's part of Galveston/Brazoria/Harris County then you can serve.
The SREC serves as the board of directors for the Republican Party of Texas and the 62 SREC members are the voice of the grassroots of the party.
If you know of any woman who has the time, energy, and interest to serve they can contact me for details.
And don't forget to attend your respective County/Senatorial District Conventions on March 29th.
It would be great if there was a solid conservative woman from Galveston or Brazoria county who wanted to step up to the challenge of running for the SREC committeewoman spot at the state Republican Party convention from June 12 - June 14th in Houston. If you are in Senate District 11 which is Senator Jackson's part of Galveston/Brazoria/Harris County then you can serve.
The SREC serves as the board of directors for the Republican Party of Texas and the 62 SREC members are the voice of the grassroots of the party.
If you know of any woman who has the time, energy, and interest to serve they can contact me for details.
And don't forget to attend your respective County/Senatorial District Conventions on March 29th.
