"They usually are the only ones playing politics in Madison County government. That has allowed them to do the things they want at the pace they want, without having to explain themselves to the taxpayers."
"Chairman (Alan) Dunstan’s claim that the county is "virtually debt-free" seems to ignore the fact that the county currently has more than $38 million in unfunded pension liabilities."
Why are Madison County's real estate tax assessments going up when home values continue to plummet?
The township tax assessors help to set assessments. In reference to appealing your high assessments, the politically appointed Madison County Treasurer, after going through the lengthy steps is quoted in his own press release from July 6th, 2010 as saying that,...
"For years, Democrats have thought the solution to every problem is to throw money at it, so it's no surprise they just approved a $26 billion jobs bill, mostly for teachers. That's on top of the $80 billion for kindergarten through grade 12 in the stimulus bill."
Concerning Poor fiscal management by political appointee Frank Miles to Madison County Treasurer's office.
"The numbers just jump off the page," Prenzler said. "Where is there a treasurer's office that is more expensive per capita? My assertion is they're the most expensive in the state, based on my research."
