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Property tax levy certification dispute

Auditor-Controller Karina Alvarez refuses to certify the 2026-27 tax levy rates, saying a consultant made unverified adjustments and she was shut out of the process. The board took no vote and instead told counsel to explore legal options to force her compliance.

4 mentions (4 this month)Last discussed Oct 27, 2026

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SB 1329 solar property tax valuation

Assessor Robert Menville warned that SB 1402 would slash appeal timelines to six months, drop fees, and shift the burden of proof to the assessor, while SB 1329 would restrict how solar farms are valued — both could burden the county.

4 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026