Bay Tax Foundation

December 13, 2007

Lee Sullivan

In 2006 the various taxing authorities were prepared to take advantage of new found revenues until we began our lobbying efforts. We were able to get the millage reduced in most of the taxing districts. If your property was valued at $250,000.00 your savings after millage reduction was $877.50. 2007 was another busy year for us. Thanks to the generous support of our members we were able to: ... Read more

Bay Tax Foundation

December 28, 2006

Lee Sullivan

The increases in assessments of property value we all found in our TRIM notices generated new revenue for all of the taxing authorities in Bay County and new burdens on Bay County taxpayers. As the taxpayer outrage ensued, we were able to mount a successful campaign to get the local governmental entities to roll back their millage rates. In a very short period of time, we were able to get the following reductions: ... Read more

Sullivan to Head Bay County Tax Watch

October 19, 2006

News Herald By Valerie Lovett

Sullivan resigned his seat as mayor effective November 7 - a requirement to run for public office - and said he would not begin the new position with the Bay Tax Foundation until after then.

Bay Taxes Draw Fire

August 24, 2006

News Herald By Ryan Burr

The group's organizers - Charlie Hilton and Charles Faircloth - said they want property-tax increases to mirror inflation and population growth.

Inflation has risen about 4 percent while Bay Count's population has increased about 2 percent in recent years, Hilton said. Bay County's taxable property values, however, jumped 39 percent in 2005 and 49.8 percent in 2006, he said, and many taxing authorities will see collections soar by similar amounts.