Observations all along the line - Kimball & the Southern Panhandle First

Protest over Village equalization

Following the equalization of Kimball County properties during the reappraisal process that began late last year, a total of 42 protests were filed with the Board of Equalization. Protests began on Monday, July 10 and continued throughout Thursday, July 13.

In addition to the board, Kimball County Assessor Sherry Winstrom and Josh Gamis, representative of Stanard Appraisal Services, heard the protests.

Stanard Appraisal was the company that assisted with the assessment of hundreds of properties throughout the county.

Throughout the week, there was much discussion about the difference in ass...