Thursday, May 20, 2010
Q.Can you provide an update on foreclosure cases being filed?
A. The number of foreclosures filed in Franklin County tells a story worth hearing regarding the economic recession in America.In 2005, the records in this office reflect that21 foreclosures were filed in Circuit Court.In 2006, that number increased to 44 cases.In 2007, 133 cases were filed and in 2008, 264 cases were filed.In 2009, we filed a whopping 414 foreclosure cases in Circuit Court.In five (5) years, an unprecedented increa...
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Q.Theres been much said in the press all over the state lately about public record requests and email records.What is your opinion?
A.Floridas Constitution and state law say the public is allowed to look at records, attend meetings, and be heard on issues of public policy.Public Records are any document, paper, letter, map, book, tape, photograph, film, sound recording or other material, regardless of physical form or characteristic or means of transmission, made or received in connection with...
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Q.Is there a way to access your Official Records on-line?
A.At the Clerks office, we make every effort possible to ensure the public has access to our Official Records.Official Records are defined as those instruments required or authorized to be recorded in one general series called Official Records at the county level. Instruments such as deeds, mortgages, and judgments are among those recorded here.You may go online at www.myfloridacounty.com.Under Online Services, click on Order Official R...
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Friday, September 12, 2008
The question about the budget isnt about whether any of us like to pay taxes.
The question is, are we getting good value for what the county spends? Franklin County is providing funding for activities that are enjoyed by the public. We have 3 ball fields that we maintain; we have a new boat ramp off of Bluff Road, a new boat ramp on St. George Island, and several other boat ramp areas we maintain. Weve purchased property at the two-mile area and the Indian Creek park s...
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
Q.Can you explain the Notice I recently received regarding my proposed property taxes and how the Value Adjustment Board figures into this?
A.That notice you received is called a TRIM notice, and its not your tax bill, its an informational notice.It states the current assessed value of your property and states the amount of taxes youll pay if the budgets for your taxing authorities are adopted without changes.You must understand that all taxpayers may not be taxed by each authority.As an examp...
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