Inequities Found In Carbondale Property Assessments
A study of Carbondale property records shows inequities in assessments on a South Central block and Northwest neighborhoods. Lots of different sizes are taxed at the same value while some homes are assessed at less than half market value, raising county multipliers and overall tax bills. Local assessor John Parrish notes long-term underassessments and explains the system’s imperfection while residents report high bills and uneven treatment.
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Carbondale
Jackson County
West Elm Street
South Forest Avenue
West Cherry Street
South Poplar Avenue
Clarence Palmier
W. Elm St
Palmier
John Parrish
Parrish
John M. Brown
W. Elm Sr
Brown
Tenure Debate: Too Much of a Good Thing for Colleges
A national study by the Commission on Academic Tenure in Higher Education argues tenure protects academic freedom but warns excessive tenured staff may hinder fresh talent and budget plans. The report, funded by Ford Foundation, covers 11 members and 47 reform recommendations, noting many institutions have high tenure levels and retirement trends will slow openings. Cochairs include William R. Keast and John W. Macy Jr.
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Commission On
Academic Tenure In Higher Education
Ford Foundation
William R. Keast
Center For Higher Education
The
University of Texas
John W. Macy Jr
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Commission
Oddly Equal Assessments Spark Carbondale Lot Debate
In northwest Carbondale a block shows same assessed land value for differently sized lots. Seven lots on North Almond and seven on North Bridge are 55 by 149 feet and 55 by 150 feet, all valued at 1300 dollars. Donald Tanner’s 55 by 104 foot lot also taxed at 1300 dollars, while Norman Waller’s 9 feet wider 150 foot lot is valued at 1950 dollars. Township Assessor Parrish cites old records and limited checks as explanations.
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Northwest
Carbondale
West Willow
North Bridge
Kennicott
North Almond
North Almond Street
North Bridge Street
Donald Tanner
W. Willow St
Tanner
Norman Waller
N. Bridge St
Waller
John Parrish
Parrish
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Alan M. Cohn
Asby Snyder
Joseph C. Whitmer
Richard Lockerby
W. A. Thulman
Whitmer
Hazen Coleman
S. Poplar St
Carole Martin
New York
Murphysboro
Lumber City
Washington
D&m Carpets Heartland
Stephen Seedom Robertson
Sequoch Dan River
Tuftex
Royal Fashion Armstrong
Super-Tufy
Jonas
Lavan
Bill Boor
Aaron Blessing
Rose Ann Stitely
Jim Odum
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Cabinet
Triangle Pacific
Concord
Camelot
Sanxony
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