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Delaware Lawmakers, School Officials Tackle Property Reassessment and School Funding Reform

Staff WriterEducation, Government, Government & Politics, Headlines

Presenters explained that local funding accounts for 29% of school revenue statewide, with the reassessment process increasing property values and leading to significant changes in tax bills. By Brent Burdge, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE DOVER, Del. — On the heels of vocal concerns, even outrage, from both residential and commercial property owners, Delaware’s Reassessment Committee convened Monday.  The purpose was …

The audit request follows a tsunami of backlash and complaints from community members. (Photo by Andrey Popov/Adobe Stock)

New Castle County Councilmembers call for independent audit of property reassessment

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Two members of the New Castle County Council are urging the county to launch an independent audit of its recent property reassessment, citing widespread concerns from residents and community groups about the fairness and transparency of the process. Councilmembers David Tackett and Brandon Toole announced Tuesday that they want an external review of the reassessment conducted by Tyler Technologies, the …