Fair + Equitable May 2022

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International Association of Assessing Officers

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Description

The May 2022 issue cover story reports on Baltimore's attempts to fight blight and restore neighborhoods.

Table of Contents

Overview - L. Wade Patterson - p. 2

• I usually mention something about leaving the woodpile higher than you found it. Well, you will have the perfect opportunity to do just that. The IAAO election season is approaching, and it is a great opportunity to run for the Board of Directors.

Legal Trends - Sandra Patterson - p. 5

• Private condo rental fees do not contribute to resort hotel’s value.

Blight Fight: Can Selling Vacant Houses for $1 Restore Baltimore's Crumbling Neighborhoods and Increase Its Tax Base? - Jake Blumgart - p. 6

• In the 1970s, the city created a new generation of homesteaders by practically giving away vacant homes. Now, the idea has been revitalized by a city council member. But not everyone thinks it will work.

What Diversity and Inclusion Mean to Me - Brian Kinsey, AAS - p. 14

• We must continually raise awareness, and those in leadership positions must ensure that diversity and inclusion is a priority.

It's Time to Get Mobilized - Billy Burle - p. 16

• Increasing appraisal capacity without adding staff requires the effective use of productivity-enhancing technologies such as field-optimized, mobile appraisal tools.

A Call for 2023 Board of Directors Candidates - IAAO Staff - p. 18

IAAO Launching New Learning Initiatives - Jordan Garey - p. 20

• Overall, 2022 looks to be a year full of educational opportunities and with several new initiatives.

The AAS Odyssey: It's Never Too Late - Taylor Dobson, RES - p. 22

• It does not matter when you get started. What matters is that you finish.

Task Force Releases Data Quality Method - Ryan Janzen, CAE, RMA - p. 24

• The Standard on Data Quality Task Force has been working to develop templates to aide assessors in monitoring and reviewing the quality of their data.

IAAO Library Can Open Doors to Knowledge - Carol Gordon - p. 26

• The Paul V. Corusy Memorial Library at IAAO HQ is the premier assessment library in the world.

Association News - IAAO Staff - p. 27

Jewette Farley Receives Louisiana Assessors Association's Lifetime Achievement Award - Billy McBride, CLA - p. 37

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; Jake Blumgart; Brian Kinsey, AAS; Billy Burle; Jordan Garey; Taylor Dobson, RES; Ryan Janzen, CAE, RMA; Carol Gordon; Billy McBride, CLA

Publications Manager: Keith Robison

Senior Director, Communications & Technology: Mike Ardis, APR

Publication Date

5-2022

Keywords

Diversity in the workplace, Assessment administration, Technology in assessment, Community development, Urban