Assessment Accuracy and Assessor's Office Staffing
Town of Brighton
Summary
Resident Sherry Dampier flagged a 71% jump in assessor's office spending — the largest of 31 departments — plus stipends, outside appraisal firms and a $275,000 multi-year reassessment plan paid entirely from operating funds. She asked for a separate revaluation account and use of the reassessment reserve; the supervisor promised to review the accounting.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Assessor's office rises from $294,825 to $503,420; the reassessment plan totals $275,000 over 2027-2029.
Taxpayers if reassessment costs are shifted to reserves or grants as requested.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Brighton Town Board - Oct 28, 2026
Resident Sherry Dampier flagged a 71% jump in assessor's office spending — the largest of 31 departments — plus stipends, outside appraisal firms and a $275,000 multi-year reassessment plan paid entirely from operating funds. She asked for a separate revaluation account and use of the reassessment reserve; the supervisor promised to review the accounting.
Brighton Town Board - Oct 14, 2026
A resident raised concerns during public forum about the low number of property assessment updates in recent years and questioned a 71% increase in the assessor's budget while taxable values fell.
Brighton Town Board - Aug 12, 2026
A resident during public forum urged the board to conduct a thorough formal post-mortem and collect written public input regarding the halted town-wide property reassessment project.
Brighton Town Board - Jan 14, 2026
Following new state legislation, the town is moving to increase the maximum property tax exemption for qualifying low-income seniors from 50% to 65%. A public hearing is set for February 11 to gather feedback before final adoption.
Brighton homeowners see values double in reassessment
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