Eudora students from the University of Central Oklahoma were honored for making the dean’s honor roll, and others from Emporia State and Missouri State were recognized for graduating. The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office announced it will send out change of value notices and host information meetings for residents.
Sawyer Schriener received the dean’s honor roll distinction from the University of Central Oklahoma.
To be included on this list, students must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher and no grade lower than a B for their work in qualifying classes.
Emporia State recognized the students who graduated in December.
The following are from Eudora:
Lydia Brown with a bachelor of science in nursing
Michaela Safford with a bachelor of science in elementary education
December graduates from Missouri State University were recognized as well. Reilley Moore graduated with a bachelor of science in exercise and movement science.
The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office will mail change of value notices for real estate properties on Feb. 28. The notices will include information about the valuation process, and overall market snapshot of residential and commercial value changes, as well as the appeal process.
Most residential property owners can expect to see property values increase between 2% and 8% from the prior year, while commercial property owners will experience increases between 5% and 20%.
Valuation changes due to price increases, supply-demand imbalances, renovations or additions to existing structures, or changing property usage.
Those interested in appealing must fill out a request on the back of the notice. Appeals must be submitted by 5 p.m. March 31. They can be dropped or mailed to 1100 Massachusetts St., or emailed to [email protected].
Informational sessions will be free and open to the public at the same address. The first will be a formal presentation about the valuation process, current market trends, property taxes and the appeal process. Residents will be able to ask questions. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. March 24. The second will be a walk-in session where residents can meet with an appraiser and ask questions about property tax from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 31.
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