Episodios

  • 24th year of Assessing the Need | Reassessment Information

    24th year of Assessing the Need | Reassessment Information
    Jul 26 2024
    In this episode of "Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor," Jeff Taylor discusses the intricacies of reassessments and the importance of community involvement in decision-making processes. He emphasizes attending district meetings and advocating for lower millages to prevent tax increases.

    Jeff also highlights the upcoming Assess the Need program, focusing on providing school supplies to underprivileged children in the parish. He shares insights into the evolution of the program and encourages community support.

    Timestamps
    03:41 Clarifying Assessment Concerns
    09:09 Importance of Attending District Meetings
    14:32 Transparency and Public Perception
    17:29 Challenges of Being an Assessor
    18:36 Impact of "Assess the Need" Program
    23:37 Volunteers and Community Support
    25:45 Growth and Success of "Assess the Need"
    26:56 Contact Information and Closing Words

    You can learn more about the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office here: https://www.livingstonassessor.com

    August 3rd, 4th, 10th and 11th The Assessor’s office will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations at the following Livingston Parish businesses:
    Diversion Canal Village Market.
    Oak Point Supermarket.
    Carter’s Supermarkets throughout the parish.
    Cain’s Markets throughout the parish.
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    28 m
  • Parish Wide Millage Meeting Full Broadcast 6/10/24

    Parish Wide Millage Meeting Full Broadcast 6/10/24
    Jun 24 2024
    Livingston Parish Government Officials discuss the plans related to the millages residents pay on the property tax statements and their plans related to if they will roll back the millage ahead of a major increase in assessments for Livingston Parish Residents.
    Timestamps
    00:00 Opening Remarks
    11:53 Livingston Parish Assessor's Office (Jeff Taylor)
    26:00 Livingston Parish Council
    39:00 Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office (Jason Ard)
    58:00 Livingston Parish School Board
    1:06:00 Livingston Parish Library
    1:21:00 Livingston Parish Fire Districts
    1:41:54 Town of Livingston ( JT Taylor Livingston Mayor)

    #sheriffjasonard @assessorjefftaylor #livingstonparish #millagemeeting #louisiana
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    1 h y 51 m
  • Transparency, Accountability, & Community Engagement | Millage Meeting June 10th

    Transparency, Accountability, & Community Engagement | Millage Meeting June 10th
    Jun 6 2024
    In this episode of Assessing Livingston Parish, Jeff Taylor discusses millages and budget allocations in Livingston Parish and the upcoming millage meeting where the majority of the districts in Livingston Parish will be present to explain their budget. Residents are urged to attend the June 10th meeting to better understand the budget needs of the districts that make up Livingston Parish.

    Join us in promoting transparency, accountability, and community engagement at the upcoming millage meeting. The meeting will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Monday June 10th, 2024 at the
    LPSO Training Center.
    Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Training Center
    29384 Woodside Drive Walker, LA 70785

    You can learn more about the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office here: https://www.livingstonassessor.com

    Timestamps
    00:56 Impact of Floods and COVID
    01:56 Importance of Transparency
    02:47 Significant Value Increase
    03:30 Millage Determinations
    04:06 Importance of Attendance
    04:57 Explaining District Budgets
    05:48 Collaborative Efforts
    07:36 Tightening Budgets
    07:54 District Representation
    08:52 Communication is Key
    09:23 Assessor's Responsibilities
    10:51 Meeting Scheduling Challenges
    11:12 Meeting Details
    12:25 Assessing Budget Needs
    14:55 Assessor's Role Clarity
    15:54 Encouraging Attendance
    17:22 Event Details 20:33 Statewide Unprecedented Initiative
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    21 m
  • Episode 4 | Parish Wide Millage Millage Meeting Announcement and Discussion

    Episode 4 | Parish Wide Millage Millage Meeting Announcement and Discussion
    May 17 2024
    In this episode, Jeff announces the upcoming millage meeting on June 10th. This has been something that the Assessor's office has been pushing for for many years.
    The meeting will include many of the districts throughout livingston Patrish including the sheriff's office and others. Jeff stresses the importance of resident participation in the meeting.
    Join us in promoting transparency, accountability, and community engagement at the upcoming millage meeting.
    The meeting will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Monday June 10th, 2024 at the LPSO Training Center.

    Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office Training Center
    29384 Woodside Drive
    Walker, LA 70785

    You can learn more about the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office here:
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    13 m
  • Episode 3 | Homestead Increase Approved for First Responders, Millage Meetings Progressing

    Episode 3 | Homestead Increase Approved for First Responders, Millage Meetings Progressing
    Apr 5 2024
    In this episode of Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor he delves into recent developments in Livingston Parish, including on the passing of a $25,000 homestead exemption for first responders by the parish council.

    Jeff outlines specific criteria for qualifying as a first responder, emphasizing adherence to legislative guidelines and annual renewal of the exemption. He moves on to discuss millage meetings and challenges in coordinating common meetings among districts, highlighting the importance of transparency in budget explanations to the public.
    He also discusses the funding disparities among parishes, with Livingston Parish receiving $10 million in contrast to others, raise questions on fund allocation and the need for increased advocacy.

    Timestamps
    0:07 Introduction

    0:47 First Responders Homestead Exemption

    4:35 Millage Meetings

    8:27 Assessment Concerns

    You can learn more about the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office here:
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    18 m
  • Episode 2 | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast

    Episode 2 | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast
    Mar 22 2024
    In this episode, Jeff Taylor highlights the upcoming reassessment year and urges property owners to be vigilant about their assessments. He mentions the early availability of assessment information for corrections before tax notices are sent out and stresses the impact of district meetings on tax adjustments. Jeff also expains how drones enhance accuracy in property assessment by identifying changes and details the process of classifying properties based on different factors.

    Jeff discusses the importance of providing evidence to support assessment disputes and emphasizes the transparency and fairness of the assessment process. Reflecting on his 23-year career, Jeff discusses the evolution of technology in property assessment, the integration of advanced software, and mapping tools.

    Timestamps
    0:26 Reassessment and Feedback
    1:09 Importance of Paying Attention
    1:54 Desire for Home Value Increase
    2:10 Impact of Damage on Home
    2:23 Importance of District Meetings
    2:39 Challenges with One-Night Meetings
    4:57 Utilizing Drones for Assessments
    8:22 Gathering Information from Realtors
    9:40 Reasonable Assessments in Livingston
    10:40 Finding Information on District Meetings
    12:24 Determining Home Values from Market
    16:09 Fairness in Assessment Adjustments
    17:05 23 Years of Service and Progress
    18:59 Technological Advances in Assessments
    21:10 Leading the State in Innovation

    You can learn more about the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office here:
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    22 m
  • Episode 1 | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast

    Episode 1 | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast
    Mar 4 2024
    In this first episode of a new podcast launched by the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office, Jeff Taylor, the Assessor in Livingston Parish, sheds light on the inner workings of the Assessor's Office.

    With this podcast, Jeff's main goal is transparency, ensuring that everyone understands the assessment process and how it impacts their taxes, and his aim to dispel misconceptions and emphasize fairness and equity in assessments.

    He discusses the upcoming reassessment year in 2024, urging residents to pay attention to their assessments to ensure accuracy and highlights the importance of proactive engagement, encouraging people to address assessment discrepancies with evidence for correction. Emphasizing personal accountability in understanding and challenging assessments is crucial to maintaining accuracy.

    Jeff Taylor also delves into various exemptions available to residents, such as homestead and veterans exemptions, which can significantly impact property taxes, detailing explanations of these exemptions so as to empower residents to make informed decisions about their tax obligations and benefits. Additionally, Jeff stresses the responsibility of districts to adjust millages to reflect property value changes.

    Another key focus is the integration of advanced technology, including a drone program for property assessments and mapping initiatives for comprehensive data collection. These technological advancements not only enhance assessment accuracy but also streamline processes, ultimately benefiting taxpayers.

    He is advocating for community engagement in district meetings to influence millage decisions, highlighting the impact of active participation on tax rates. By championing transparency, fairness, and technological innovation, the Assessor's Office in Livingston Parish aspires to set a benchmark for excellence and efficiency in property assessments.

    You can learn more about the Livingston Parish Assessor's Office here:
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    17 m