Barton County is a complex matrix of 56 overlapping taxing entities that either fall entirely within its borders or cover a portion of it. If just one of these is late getting their budget information to the Barton County Clerk’s Office, it delays the Treasurer’s Office from getting property tax statements out to taxpayers. … Commissioners understood the complexity and that one entity can hold everyone at a standstill. “So, talking to you, how can it be improved?” asked District 1 Commissioner Kirby Krier. The issue is, Jordan said, the taxing bodies having to wait for the finalized November property values before submitting their figures. They all have preliminary numbers by July 1, and they should be allowed to use this information.
Source: Great Bend Tribune
