Archive for 2010
Officials Partner to deploy Wide Area Rapid Notification (WARN)
Written by: George Sodders on May 28, 2010 at 7:32 am
Clark County Auditor George Sodders is making his Geographical Information System (GIS) available to promote enhanced public safety to the residents of Clark County. Auditor Sodders is partnering with Sheriff Gene Kelly and Director Lisa D’Allesandris of EMA to accomplish this effort.
Read the Full PostCounty’s Budget Feeling Impact From Slow Economy
Written by: George Sodders on April 27, 2010 at 3:21 pm
The depressed local economy continues to impact the county’s budget, causing revenues to fall short during the first quarter of 2010, according to Clark County Auditor George Sodders.
Read the Full PostForfeited Land Sale
Written by: George Sodders on April 26, 2010 at 8:26 am
The lands, lots, and parts of lots, in the County of Clark forfeited to the State for the nonpayment of taxes together with the taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest and costs charged to them, agreeably to law, and the dates on which the lands, lots, and parts of lots will be offered for sale are contained and described in the following list:
Read the Full PostHomeowners Will Benefit From Updates to Auditor’s Web Page
Written by: George Sodders on April 9, 2010 at 8:01 am
Homeowners and other property owners who want to know how much a new tax levy will cost them can now find out on the county auditor’s web page at www.clarkcountyauditor.org, according to George Sodders, Clark County Auditor.
Read the Full PostSodders: “Foreclosures Increased In Ohio But Dropped In Clark County”
Written by: George Sodders on March 22, 2010 at 12:19 pm
According to Clark County Auditor George Sodders, new foreclosure filings in Clark County dropped from 1,124 in 2008 to 1,104 in 2009, a modest 1.8% decline. The most recent data was compiled by the Ohio Supreme Court. During the same period, statewide filings increased from 85,773 to 89,053, a 3.8% climb.
Read the Full PostSodders spearheads credit card payments
Written by: George Sodders on March 16, 2010 at 11:55 am
Clark County Auditor George Sodders is spearheading the use of credit cards to make payments for licensing fees, utility bills and other payments that are approved by county departments.
Read the Full PostSodders partnering with Springfield to Enhance GIS Website
Written by: George Sodders on at 11:52 am
Clark County Auditor George Sodders is partnering with Springfield City to eliminate duplication of services provided by their geographical information systems (GIS). Sodders said that the county will provide hosting services for the city’s geographical system, which includes both city and county enterprise zones, traffic lights, street lights, all locations of fire and EMS stations, water hydrants, and sewer and water lines. The joint effort will provide one-stop shopping for users. Sodders said that the elimination of duplication will boost the county’s economic development initiatives. “Today, our GIS system is utilized by developers, local and national businesses and industries looking to locate or expand operations in the county, and the Community Improvement Corporation,” Sodders said.
Read the Full PostAuditor discusses operating office more efficiently
Written by: George Sodders on February 12, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Clark County Auditor George Sodders has announced that he will seek another term in office. In making the announcement, Sodders said, “These are times of great challenge to those in public service. With shrinking resources to meet growing demands, we must continue to find ways to operate more efficiently to reduce costs, while maintaining a high level of basic services to all our citizens.”
Read the Full PostOpen Letter To Senior Citizens
Written by: George Sodders on February 1, 2010 at 2:13 pm
As your county auditor for the past 19 years, I have seen firsthand the hardships faced by senior citizens, living in fear of losing their home because of ever-rising property taxes. That’s why reforming Ohio’s Homestead Exemption Program was so important to hundreds of thousands of our senior citizens.
Read the Full PostAuditor Reminds Dog Owners of Pending Deadline
Written by: George Sodders on January 22, 2010 at 9:17 am
To avoid a penalty, dog owners must purchase 2010 dog tags by February 1, according to Clark County Auditor George Sodders. The cost is $20 and will increase to $40 after the February 1 deadline.
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