GAINES GAZETTE

December 2023

As we celebrate the Christmas season, I hope your household is blessed with peace, joy, and the love of family and friends. My favorite part of Christmas is reflecting on the birth of our Savior and all the blessings he has bestowed on us. This year, I count the opportunity to continue serving as your elected taxpayer advocate among my greatest blessings.

On behalf of the entire Gaines family, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

December Board Actions

During the December Board meeting, we conducted numerous property tax appeals hearings; approved the Assessors’ Handbooks for sections 531, 534 and 581; and heard a data driven presentation reviewing 100 California multi-family housing bond financings.

We also received operational updates from the Executive Director, Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate Office, Property Tax Department Deputy Director, and Legislative, Research & Statistics Division Chief.

Finally, we discussed various Board Member matters and initiatives, including continued discussion on the proposed 2024 Board Meeting Workload Plan, possible governance policy updates and action, and received a 2023 year-end review and highlights.

We are proud as a Board to meet our constitutional duties and remain committed to our mission to serve Californians through fair, effective, and efficient tax administration in support of state and local governments.

Named BOE 2024 Vice Chair

During our December Board meeting, I was elected Vice Chair of the Board for 2024. I will work alongside newly-elected Board Chair Sally Lieber. It is an honor to serve in this role and I look forward to serving as a taxpayer advocate working with the Board, County Assessors, and stakeholders across the state.

Around the First District

This year, I've been able to get on the road and visit some of my Assessors. Thanks to Nevada County Assessor Rolf Kleinhans (left) and Yuba County Assessor Stephen Duckels (right) for the great meetings. Both Assessors and their teams are providing top notch services to property owners! I look forward to doing more Assessor meetings in 2024. 

In the News

Check out my latest opinion piece with a Christmas message to Californians.

Merry Christmas, California

By Ted Gaines

Bakersfield Californian

December 17, 2023

As a Board Member, my number one priority is to advocate for taxpayers. I believe hardworking Californians deserve to have someone working on their behalf to streamline and promote efficiency in state government.

Should you need assistance with tax-related problems or have questions, visit my website for information on how to contact my office or email me directly anytime.

Monthly Board Meeting: January 23-24, 2024

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