Appeals to the Tax Board of Review

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I wouldn't say they pushed us around, but I would say that it was very apparent the the panel was made up of people from Hilo (I recognized several names), who see the values in Puna as very low already. It would be good if Puna residents with experience in real estate and law would volunteer for this board. It was also clear that the board was made up of very long time residents who see lots of new arrivals from the mainland come in and appeal their tax valuations right off the bat. That is part of why they will see us every year until they get it right. Having now been through the process we will be far better prepared next time.

Carol