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The June/July 2022 issue cover story reports on split tax rates and land development in Detroit.

Table of Contents

Overview - L. Wade Patterson - p. 2

  • It truly does take a team to represent the IAAO at every event we are requested to attend. The outreach and advocacy on behalf of our members are key to our future success as an association.

Legal Trends - Sandra Patterson - p. 5

  • Remote-software development firm qualifies for manufacturer exemption.

Is a Split-Rate Property Tax the Answer? - Will Jason - p. 6

  • Detroit property owners need incentives that reward development or redevelopment; homeowners and employers need relief from high effective property tax burdens; and local governments need to expand their tax base. A solution that meets all these needs is a split-rate property tax system.

What Diversity and Inclusion Mean to Me - Irene Melina Hickman - p. 10

  • The best way to beat this is to be patient, be understanding, educate yourself on cultural nuances.

Maine Took on Big-Box Stores... And Won - Pat Garofalo - p. 12

  • A blow to the ‘dark store theory’ is a win for taxpayers.

Association News - IAAO Staff - p.14

  • Conference keynote, workshops, and schedule.

The Women’s Initiative Network Presents: 2022 Luncheon and Workshop - Jessica McNiel, RES, ICA - p. 20

  • Most conflicts with constituents can be settled equitably through a Board of Review process, but resolving conflict between co-workers is often more complicated.

Meet the New IAAO Staffers - IAAO Staff - p. 24

"Alexa, What's My Property Value?" - Rob Mitchell - p. 26

  • Innovation and best practices require assessors and local governments to always embrace and adapt.

Association News - IAAO Staff - p. 28

Roles

Editorial Review Board: Laureen Birdsall, CAE, ESQ.; Larry J. Clark, CAE; Margie Cusack, FIAAO; Lisa Hobart, CAE, PPS, FIAAO; Kerry Leichtman; Josh Myers; Heather Poore, AAS, RES; Jeff Spelman, CAE; Joan Youngman, Esq.

Contributing Authors: Patrick Alesandrini, CAE, RES; Sandra Patterson; Will Jason; Irene Melina Hickman; Pat Garofalo; Jessica McNiel, RES, ICA; Rob Mitchell

Publications Manager: Keith Robison

Senior Director, Communications & Technology: Mike Ardis, APR

Publication Date

6-2022

Keywords

Diversity in the workplace, Assessment administration, Valuation of commercial property, Technology in assessment

Fair + Equitable June/July 2022

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