The Fair Taxation Committee of Yates County

Mission Statement

The Fair Taxation Committee of Yates County is a group of concerned area taxpayers committed to working in partnership with local government and public education units to reduce the costs required to deliver their services.

The mission will be accomplished by developing innovative approaches to greater efficiencies and to expand the tax base.

Cost Reduction Initiatives

Working with local and state governing bodies to adopt more cost effective methods for delivery of services they provide, and to reduce the cost of their operations.
Exploring cooperative initiatives across jurisdictions to eliminate redundancies in delivery of services.
Encourage all service providers to establish performance measures based on best practices.
Seeking alternative funding sources for these services to enable a reduction in the share provided by property taxes.
Gathering information and data to be used for education, special studies, planning, and "what if" scenarios.
Keeping all area taxpayers informed of the tax issues of concern to them and promoting opportunities to understand the cost implications of demanding services.

Expanding Tax Base:
Working with local, state, and private agencies to promote Yates County as a desirable place to live, work, play and retire.