Assessment for Dummies?

Jeffery Savitski, the St. Lawrence County editor for the Watertown Daily Times, wrote an interesting opinion piece about the Town of Potsdam Assessor and the assessment process.

Mr. Savitski writes about the Assessor's responsibilities, "Remember it is not your responsibility to get things right. If the taxpayer thinks you got something wrong, make them prove it. That’s another beauty about this system: You don’t have to show taxpayers photos, or explain how you came to the conclusion that their small house was worth more than a bigger and better house down the street. They have to show you!"

Please visit the link below to view the article in its' entirety.

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090512/BLOGS06/905129978

TOPTA applauds Mr. Savitski's candor and appreication of the situation with the Potsdam Town Assessor!