Starke County’s new surveyor is seeking a full four-year term in that position. Democratic Party leaders recently chose Bill Crase, Jr. to replace Knox Mayor Dennis Estok. That term ends in December. Last week Crase filed the necessary paperwork with the Starke County Clerk’s Office to run for a full four-year term. Continue reading
Property taxes are due today in the Starke County Treasurer’s Office.
Treasurer Kasey Clark said you may visit the office on the ground floor of the Starke County Annex building Monday today from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to make a payment. A drop box is also available outside the office. If you taxes are postmarked with today’s date, they will be accepted.
Property taxes may also be paid online at www.starketax.net. Follow the instructions carefully.
Treasurer Kasey Clark stated that if the taxes aren’t paid, those affected will be eligible for tax sale next year. Some will be turned over to collection in June as they are personal property taxes. 1,599 bills are not paid. According to Clark, around $80,000 a year is turned over to a collection agency where approximately 15 percent is collected on that each year.
Clark said the policy allows the employee 15 days to contact the treasurer’s office before the paycheck deductions begin with a 5 percent penalty as per Indiana code – 10 percent for taxes behind more than 30 days. For vendors to whom the county owes money, however, Clark said the treasurer’s office has discretion and can take their owed taxes out of a bill.
Commissioner Kent Danford made the motion to approve the policy and review its effectiveness in one year. The commissioners unanimously approved the motion.
However, Clark said this money does not actually go to the clubs; in fact, the boosters get no monetary benefits unless those cups or other merchandise are actually sold.
Employees of Starke County that are behind on their property taxes may soon find themselves getting a smaller check, after the county commissioners this week discussed the possibility of deducting pay from employees who have delinquent taxes. Treasurer Kasey Clark told the commissioners that some employees are behind on their taxes and they need to pay up.
Newly elected Democratic Starke County officials will be sworn into office tonight at 6 p.m. CT at the Nancy J. Dembowski Community Center in Knox.
Treasurer Kasey Clark, Surveyor Dennis Estok, and County councilmen Bob Sims and Freddie Baker will be sworn into office.
After the swearing-in ceremony, a retirement party for attorney Steve Dodge will be held. You are welcome to attend and thank him for all of the work he has done for the county and the community during this time.
Light refreshments will be served.
