AIC Update - January 5, 2010
Submitted by Staff on Tue, 01/05/2010 - 20:36.12:41 minutes (11.61 MB)
The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) has produced a joint podcast with other associations that have concerns about property tax caps being placed in the constitution. The Indiana General Assembly may vote on the amendment this week. Guests in this edition of AIC Update are: David Bottorff, Association of Indiana Counties Executive Director; Matt Greller, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Executive Director; and Katrina Hall, Indiana Farm Bureau Tax and Local Government Specialist.
To read more about amendments being offered in both chambers click here.
AIC Update - December 10, 2009
Submitted by Staff on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 21:51.11:41 minutes (10.7 MB)
In this edition we discuss the unintended consequences of HB 1004. A hearing was held on the bill yesterday (December 9) with an Indiana House of Representatives' committee. Guests: David Bottorff, AIC Executive Director; Indiana County Assessors' Association President Judy Sharp, Monroe County Assessor; and Indiana County Assessors' Association Vice President Stacy O'Day, Allen County Assessor, attended the hearing and discuss their thoughts on the bill in its current form.
AIC Update - November 6, 2009
Submitted by kavery on Fri, 11/06/2009 - 16:40.8:14 minutes (7.54 MB)
In this edition we discuss the referenda that were held across the state this week (November 3, 2009) and their impact on counties and citizens. Guests: David Bottorff, AIC Executive Director; Andrew Berger, AIC Legislative Director; Sarah Rossier, AIC Deputy Legislative Director and special guest: Marion County Clerk Beth White.
To play audio click on the play button above. If you would like to read more information, click here to view this week's AIC eNewsletter.
AIC Update - First Edition - November 3, 2009
Submitted by kavery on Tue, 11/03/2009 - 16:33.11:04 minutes (12.67 MB)
Welcome to the first edition of AIC Update!
In this edition AIC Legislative staff discuss issues of potential significance during the 2010 session of the Indiana General Assembly. Involved in the discussion: David Bottorff, Executive Director; Andrew Berger, Legislative Director; Sarah Rossier, Deputy Legislative Director; and Shawna Schwegman, Director of Planning and Professional Development.
AIC Response to Governor Daniels Local Government Modernization Recommendations
Submitted by kavery on Fri, 12/19/2008 - 22:31.2:19 minutes (680.79 KB)
The following is a statement from AIC Executive Director David Bottorff
Indiana County Government: There When You Need It
Submitted by kavery on Fri, 08/01/2008 - 18:46.9:26 minutes (8.64 MB)
Indiana County Government is going on the offensive in anticipation of the possibility that the Indiana General Assembly might consider legislation to do away with many county elected offices. The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) Executive Director David Bottorff says no state officials have endorsed such a plan, but it was a recommendation in the Shepard-Kernan report on local government modernization.
Organization Day - Tuesday November 17
Submitted by dbottorff on Tue, 11/17/2009 - 14:35.As we enter Organization Day, property tax issues continue to dominate the legislature's agenda. Three suggestions that sound great; tax caps, assessment caps and expanding the homestead to include luxury items, are great for a few taxpayers, but for the majority of property owners or local income tax payers they create an increased burden.
Allen County: Enhancing Services with Social Media
Submitted by kavery on Fri, 08/28/2009 - 22:01.8:28 minutes (7.76 MB)
Allen County Government is on the forefront of Indiana local governments that are effectively using social media tools to enhance the services they offer citizens. Allen County Recorder John McGauley is not the only government official in his county to use these tools. He does, however, have an interesting perspective because of his background as a journalist.
Public Servants Improving Customer Service
Indiana Attorney General Joins Indiana County Recorders to Fight Property Fraud
Submitted by kavery on Thu, 04/16/2009 - 18:50.1:34 minutes (1.45 MB)
The Indiana Attorney General has joined the Indiana Recorders' Association to alert homeowners about a potential scam that could force them out of their homes. Attorney General Greg Zoeller says some Indiana citizens have fallen victim to property fraud. In most cases, it involves homes that no longer carry a mortgage. Zoeller says the perpetrators will file a deed for property that belongs to someone else.
