Auditor host four evening town halls on property value increases

Sep. 8—JEFFERSON — Ashtabula County Auditor David Thomas often gets asked the question, "What will my property taxes be like next year?" Thomas doesn't mind the questions, and in fact, welcomes residents to inquire about the 2023 State Mandated Triennial Property Value Update. "We've been discussing this since 2022," he said. "Communities want to know how the real estate market is doing and …