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The March F+E issue presents an appraiser's experience to the massive fires in the Los Angeles area last year. Also in this issue:
- Companion article on the impact of technology updates in Los Angeles County.
- 2026 Annual Conference will open on Tuesday night in Calgary
- IAAO library monthly update
- Article on vision of an AI-powered assessment office
- Results of survey on GIS usage
- NACo, experts join effort for data access
- IAAO welcomes content editor
- IAAO notes passing of 1994 President
- Member news, new instructors, job announcements, designation results
Table of Contents
President's Column - Bill Healey, RES - p. 2
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“I think everyone understands the public’s frustration with rising property tax bills, but I don’t believe eliminating them is the answer, nor does increasing the sales tax significantly seem like a viable, fair, or equitable option.”
What's Trending in the IAAO Library - Elizabeth Ferguson, PhD - p. 4
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Hot research topic: Commercial properties
The LA Wildfires: An Appraiser's Experience - Allen Jolley, AAS - p. 6
- The Eaton Fire in Southern California broke out Jan. 7, 2025, killing 19 people and destroying more than 9,400 homes and other structures. It burned more than 14,000 acres ... the estimated damage was in the billions of dollars.
A Technology Transformation that Delivered When It Mattered - Jeff Prang - p. 12
- Technology alone does not create good government. But when thoughtfully designed and carried out, it becomes a powerful tool in service of the public good.
The 2033 AI-Powered Assessment Office - Tyler Masterson - p. 14
- Step forward and into the AI-powered assessment office, where staff manages intelligent systems of action instead of pushing paper, and the work that defines your profession rises above the work that slows it down.
Tuesday Is the New Sunday - IAAO Staff - p. 19
- The Annual Conference will open on Tuesday, Oct. 13 with the Welcome Reception, followed by the Keynote address on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
A Fresh Snapshot of Assessment GIS Usage - Elizabeth Ferguson, PhD - p. 20
- An update of a 2018 survey reveals that use of the technology has expanded at a slower than expected pace.
NACo, Experts Join Effort for Fed Info Data Access - Christian Belanger - p. 25
- When assessors lack reliable data, it can lead to regressivity in assessments. As a result, those who own less expensive homes may end up paying more than their fair share in property taxes, particularly compared to the wealthier homeowners.
Association News - IAAO Staff - p. 26
- Designations, new staff, and in memoriam of David Wheelock.
Publication Date
3-2026