Assessing how we assess

Can property assessments be made more transparent, fair and cost effective?

The Cayuga County Legislature thinks so, and is moving ahead with a countywide property assessment and tax collection system study - funded by the state - to figure out how to do it.

“It's a step in the right direction,” Legislature Chairman Roger Mills said. “I'm excited about it. I hope it works. There is so much inequity from town to town.”