Raising the Senior Freeze Cap: Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #18

Raising the Senior Freeze Cap: Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #18

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses Jeff Taylor discusses a number of assessment and tax-related issues, including a proposed November measure to raise the income cap for the senior assessment freeze and another proposal that would let taxing districts stay below their maximum millage unless they need to increase it later. He also explains GASB accounting requirements,  and continuing to ensure the accuracy of district maps so people pay taxes and vote in the right districts, including fire, school, drainage, and recreation districts.  Chapters: 01:18 Freeze Limit Amendment Explained 04:54 Millage Rollback Reform 08:56 GASB Costs and Compliance 10:09 Redrawing District Boundaries 15:40 Twenty-Six Years Helping Kids 16:31 District Meetings Get Reworked 20:31 Newsletter and Media Outreach 23:44 Freezing Taxes and Permits 25:18 Hard Work Never Stops Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website https://www.livingstonassessor.com [https://www.livingstonassessor.com]

Building Expansions, Teacher Pay Raises | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #17

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses several different topics including mapping system improvements, an update on the Assessor’s Office Building Expansion and his support of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 which will open the door for permanent teacher pay raises. Chapters: 00:40 Delmas Taylor Assessor's Office Expansion 02:11 Support for Constitutional Amendment No. 3 04:00 Upcoming Golf Tournament Details 05:31 Legislative Updates. Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website https://www.livingstonassessor.com [https://www.livingstonassessor.com]

Mapping LP and the Political Spectrum | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #16

In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses several different topics including a new mapping system on the horizon for the Assessors office. Chapters: 03:00 New Mapping System Coming 06:10 Millage Meeting News 13:26 U.S. Congressional Seat  17:48 District Attorney Race  19:23 Senate Race  Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website  https://www.livingstonassessor.com [https://www.livingstonassessor.com/]

PARDS, ITEP’s, & Mapping Systems | Assessing Livingston Parish #15

In this episode of Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor, Assessor Taylor explains what the PARDS tax renewal on the upcoming ballot will mean to  Park and Recreation in Livingston Parish as well as what it means for the people of the parish.  Also up for discussion is a break down of the ITEP (Industrial Tax Exemption Program) and the need for those receiving the ITEP to remain complient as well as an announcement regarding the amazing capability of a new mapping system to ensure the most accurate property assessment possible in the parish.  This edition of the podcast rounds out with “5 Simple Ways YOU Can Save Money on your Assessment” in Livingston Parish. Visit the Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office on the web at:  https://www.livingstonassessor.com [https://www.livingstonassessor.com] Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office is located at  20400 GOVERNMENT BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LA 70754  Mailing address: PO BOX 307, LIVINGSTON, LA 70754   FAX: 225-686-2004 | PHONE: 225-686-7278

25 Years of Assessing the Need | Assessing Livingston Parish #14

In this episode of "Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor". Jeff discusses the 25th year of "Assessing the Need" which provides school supplies to students throughout Livingston Parish, Louisiana.