Chicago Tribune

Lake County councilman outlines ways to buffer impact of Indiana’s property tax changes

Lake County Councilman Randy Niemeyer proposed Tuesday eliminating 1% of the county’s income tax by 2028 as the county braces for the impact of the state’s changes to the property tax system. Senate ...
Chicago Tribune

Indiana Supreme Court rules in Lake County’s favor in curtilage property tax case

It’s not unconstitutional to limit curtilage to one acre when calculating homestead property taxes, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled Monday in a Lake County case. “This is not only a positive outcome ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

New Indiana property tax law may enable Lake County to reduce its income tax rate

CROWN POINT — Lake County Councilman Randy Niemeyer, R-Cedar Lake, isn't particularly happy with the myriad property tax changes enacted this year by his fellow Republicans in the Indiana General ...
The Times of Northwest Indiana

Lake County assessor recognized as one of the best in Indiana

CROWN POINT — The elected official responsible for calculating the value of each and every property in Lake County was recently recognized by her peers as one of the best in the state.