Meetings
Season starts in July. Meetings are held in the Commissioners Hearing Room, 3rd Floor of the Administration Building
Members
Name | Term Expires |
Cameron Svenson | 7/31/2028 |
Dana Gutenberger | 7/31/2027 |
Christine Schott | 7/31/2027 |
Member Specifications
- Members: 3 Board Members
- Term: 3 years, ending in July
Purpose
The Board of Equalization is responsible for assuring that all real and personal property is entered on the county’s assessment role as “fair value.” Our goal is to provide impartial and economical adjudication of tax appeals brought by property owners which is consistent with legislatively established tax policies.
Responsibilities
The Board of Equalization members are responsible for reviewing all appeals brought forward by the citizens of Cowlitz County that do not get resolved with the Cowlitz County Assessor’s Office prior to their scheduled hearings.
Time Commitment
Board members attend seasonal hearings, review cases, listen to taxpayer and Assessor’s office staff. Hearings may last all day and all cases are reviewed by the Board members prior to each scheduled hearing.
Cowlitz County Code/WAC & RCW References
- RCW 84.48.010
- WAC 458-14-035
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