Sacramento – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual meeting with the state’s 58 county assessors on October 22, 2013 in Redding. This annual meeting is held in conjunction with the 111th California Assessors’ Association Annual Conference.

“California’s county assessors are vital partners in the work of property tax collection and administration,” said Board of Equalization Member George Runner. “I look forward to our meeting in Redding next week, as well as continuing to work together to ensure fair tax treatment for all Californians.”

State law requires the BOE to meet with Assessors at least once a year to discuss issues relating to the administration of property assessment and taxation laws, and to focus on matters to promote uniformity of procedures and assessment in property taxation throughout California.

Event: BOE and Assessors Annual Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Place: Red Lion Hotel Redding

1830 Hilltop Drive

Redding, CA 96002

Information: www.boe.ca.gov/meetings/pdf/102213_PAN_October_Redding.pdf

This meeting will be webcast live at www.boe.ca.gov

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Elected in November 2010, George Runner represents the State Board of Equalization’s Second District. He is a leading advocate for California taxpayers. Runner has worked to improve California’s tax policies and practices and to create and retain more private sector jobs in our state. Prior to his election to the Board, Runner served twelve years in the State Legislature, authoring the well-known California Amber Alert and California’s Blue Alert. As a thoughtful conservative, his legislative priorities included improving the economy, business growth, education excellence, and public safety for all Californians. As a member of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee, Runner consistently led the fight against tax increases and supported tax relief for families and businesses.

The five-member California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is a publicly elected tax board. The BOE collects $52.5 billion annually in taxes and fees supporting state and local government services. It hears business tax appeals, acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals, and serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes. For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit www.taxes.ca.gov.

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