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Future Uncertain for Tax Collectors

Future Uncertain for Tax Collectors - Monday, March 8, 2010 at 4:45PM EST

Reported by: Andy Mehalshick
Monday, Mar 8, 2010 @ 05:45pm EST
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY -- Tax collectors in Luzerne County say they are getting the word out now to county leaders - do not hire an outside agency to collect county taxes.

Eyewitness News sat down with 7 tax collectors who claim they are taking dozens of phone calls and in-person questions from taxpayers about the fate of local tax collectors.

The county commissioners are looking into hiring an outside agency to run the tax claim office. And the Home Rule Study Commission is expected to take a look at how all offices, including tax claim offices, operate. They too could recommend that county taxes be collected by a private company.

These tax collectors say they will fight any change. "They would take jobs out of Luzerne County. I think we do a real efficient job as tax collectors. Money is given to the county, the school board, as soon as we get it. I don't see any problem,” said Hanover Township Tax Collecter Millie Luba.

County officials say they are looking out for the taxpayers and must choose the most efficient method to collect taxes without impacting service.
 


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