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Lake County News
From
Craig Taylor |
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Craig Taylor, Representative District 19 | |
 | | Craig Taylor, District 19 Representative (Click on picture) |
There are so many Fall acvities taking place in our area that I ask you visit your Village website to find what interests you and your family. I've included some events below but space is limited and I've run out of room to include everything. I hope you're enjoying this fantastic weather as much as I am! I'll be at the Lake Zurich Fire Station on Sunday and look forward to seeing you there.
Please forward this e-newsletter to anyone you feel may benefit from its content. By helping me get the word out in this manner you're also helping me GO GREEN! Thank you!!
If you've gotten this letter from a friend, please join my email list at the bottom of this page to receive future issues.
Should you need to contact me, my contact information follows:
Home phone: 847-438-2961
Cell phone: 224-805-6027
I consider it a honor and privilege to serve you!
Thanks!
Lake County Board Member & Lake County Forest Preserve Commissioner
District 19 Representative
Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove
(In the future, District 19 will include Deer Park and Barrington) |
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VERNON TOWNSHIP ASSESSMENTS | |
The 2011 Vernon Township Assessment Roll will be published in the Buffalo Grove Countryside, Lincolnshire Review and the Vernon Hills Review on October 13, 2011. In addition, Assessment Notices for the township will be mailed by the end of next week.
Taxpayers have 30 days from the date of publication to file an appeal.
The Final Filing Date for Vernon Township will be: November 14, 2011. |
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ASSESSMENT APPEAL PROCESS CHANGES |
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Lake County Board of Review Implements New Preliminary Review Process |
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Over the last several years, due to the historic changes in the housing market, the Lake County Board of Review - the panel responsible for reviewing and making determinations on property assessment appeals - has seen a drastic increase in the volume of appeals from taxpayers. Recent appeal filings from three townships show an increase between 100% and 400%.
To more efficiently manage this high volume of appeals, expedite the process, and produce faster results for taxpayers, the Board of Review (BOR) will issue a preliminary decision and attempt to settle the case without going to a formal hearing. The BOR evaluates evidence submitted from the taxpayer (or their representative), and the township assessors. In those cases where the evidence supports a clear determination, the BOR member can make a preliminary decision and present it to the taxpayer who can choose to accept it, or decide to pursue a formal hearing.
Chief County Assessment Officer Marty Paulson recommended the change to the Board of Review after seeing the success of a similar program in Winnebago County, Illinois.
"This change will result in a time savings for taxpayers because in most instances they will not have to come to Waukegan for a hearing. We will be able to resolve their appeals much faster," Paulson said. "Over the last few years, the volume of appeals has increased by four fold. As a result, the BOR started doing limited preliminary reviews - about 30% of the cases - and taxpayers were satisfied with the results."
In addition to providing a convenience to taxpayers, the new process reduces the number of in-person hearings, allowing the BOR to more efficiently manage the increased number of appeals, and conduct hearings within a timely manner. This change will benefit township assessors as well, allowing them to use their staff time more effectively in preparing the evidence for cases. Furthermore, it is critical that the Board of Review process is not delayed so that final assessments are reported to the treasurer in time to distribute tax bills.
For more information about the Board of Review, and the appeal process, visit www.lakecountyil.gov/assessor.
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HEALTH SURVEY | |
YOUR INPUT IS RESPECTFULLY REQUESTED (AND NEEDED!)
The Lake County Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) steering committee is a community partnership of individuals and groups working to improve the quality of life for all residents of Lake County. This active partnership looks at our county's challenges related to community health and works to find solutions. With your help, the MAPP steering committee will make life even better in Lake County. To help identify the community health challenges, a community survey has been developed to gather information from Lake County residents. This 10 minute survey asks your opinion about the Quality of Life and Health Concerns in your community and overall in Lake County. To participate in the survey, please click on a link below (English or Spanish):
ENGLISH SURVEY
SPANISH SURVEY
Please complete the survey by Friday, October 21st. In closing, be aware that we will have no way of associating your completed survey with you. The information you provide is anonymous. Your response will be combined with that of others receiving this request for assistance. Thank you for taking the time to be part of this important activity! If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Jesus Ruiz of the Lake County Health Department who is assisting with this effort: 847-377-8118 or at HealthMAPP@lakecountyil.gov. Please encourage friends/colleagues to complete the survey as well. |
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TALKIN' TRANSPORTATION | |
ROUNDABOUTS IN LAKE COUNTY
 In this episode of Talkin' Transportation, Marty Buehler, the Director of the Lake County Division of Transportation talks about newly constructed roundabouts in Lake County. Lake County motorists can try out this new feature in our road network in Lincolnshire and Old Mill Creek. In this video, learn more about the safety of roundabouts, and how roundabouts ease traffic congestion and even help with air quality! (Run time appx. 5 minutes)
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FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE |  |
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FUN AREA EVENTS | |
CEDAR HILL NURSERY OKTOBERFEST: Celebrate the 3rd annual Cedar Hill Nursery ( Rte. 22 & Quentin Rd.) October Fest featuring the Big Green Egg. Along with all the great Halloween Activities, Orchard Prime Meats will be having a Pig Roast starting at 11am on Sat. Oct 8th. In addition there will be BBQ cooking demonstrations throughout the day on the Big Green Egg showing how to roast Turkeys to Ribs to Stone Fired Pizzas. The event starts at 9am and further information is available on their website:
www.cedarhillon22.com/ or feel free to call them at 847-540-8474.
LONG GROVE: The Village of Long Grove will host its Annual OktoberFest Celebration October 15-16th, with family friendly activities throughout town on Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm. This German celebration is the perfect excuse for everyone to visit Long Grove and experience all that the Village has to offer! For more details, click the link:
LONG GROVE OKTOBERFEST
ROCKIN' HALLOWEEN BASH: The Lake Zurich Rotary Club is hosting a Halloween Party, featuring "Alex & The Allstars", Saturday, October 29th. Proceeds will benefit AREA FOOD PANTRIES. For more details and to purchase tickets online, click the link: ROCKIN' HALLOWEEN BASH
LAKE ZURICH PARK & RECREATION DEPARTMENT "MONSTER BASH": Saturday, October 29th, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at The Barn in Paulus Park. For more details, click on the link: LZ PARK & REC "MONSTER BASH" |
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REAL TIME TRAFFIC INFORMATION | |
FOR UP TO THE MINUTE, REAL TIME LAKE COUNTY TRAFFIC INFORMATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:
LAKE COUNTY PASSAGE |
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