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Newspaper
Colville Examiner
Location
Colville, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
2
The passage argues that if half the property is skipped, the other half pays double. It lists large amounts skipped by the assessor in six incorporated towns and questions the countywide total. It calls for electing a capable assessor as a remedy.
Auditor records compare net indebtedness under Republican and Democratic boards from 1899 to 1908. Republicans cut debt in several years while Democrats presided during higher totals, suggesting tax levels reflect board control and prompting voters to weigh party performance for 1908.
The piece blames the 1906 Republican board for cutting the 1905 levy from 22 to 17 mills, creating a deficit the Democratic board had to cover. It notes a state tax rise and 18 mill levy in 1907, arguing prudent budgeting will keep taxes low if the current board maintains economy.
The report recalls a clash with Prosecuting Attorney Rochford over enforcing an attorney general ruling. It notes bank assets as of February 14, 1908, totaling 1 250 482.81 and argues the assessor cannot collect enough tax, urging voters to elect Geo. W. Johnston who pledges thorough assessment of all taxable property and lighter tax burden for taxpayers.
Meyers Falls residents allege county commissioner Thos R Major publicly pledged $500 from county funds to improve a road from Meyers Falls to Kettle Falls in return for local contributions. They accuse a local paper and the auditor of concealing the move and urge voters to consider county debt reductions and local governance in upcoming elections.
A Stevens county judge rules Carey’s name may appear on the ballot three times under non-partisan heading. The decision mirrors Spokane county’s prior ruling, while Allen argues for a single listing and wider public awareness of the alleged courthouse influence.
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