Episodi

  • Explaining the Amendments | Assessing Livingston Parish #22
    Oct 19 2026
    In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor explains the amendments that directly relate to assessments you will see on the November 3rd, 2026 ballot and how a vote yes or no will affect voters in Livingston Parish.

    Chapters:
    0:11 Understanding the Amendments
    1:43 Property Tax Relief for Veterans
    2:56 Letting Districts Lower Millages
    4:59 Senior Tax Freezes and Income Limits
    8:46 Livingston Parish’s Role in the Amendments
    10:34 Questions About Blighted Property
    12:52 Early Voting and Election Day
    14:19 Why Every Vote Matters
    16:27 Making Amendment Language Clear
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    18 min
  • Amendment #2 with Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux | Assessing Livingston Parish #21
    Oct 16 2026
    In this episode Lafourche Parish Assessor Wendy Thibodeaux joins the podcast to discuss amendment #2 in Louisiana. This bill sponsored by State Rep Roger Wilder, removed the requirement for taxing districts to "roll forward" millages every four years or lose their maximum.
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    42 min
  • “Love Our Waterways” Event : Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #20
    Sep 2 2026
    In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor brings Livingston Parish Tourism Marketing Director Kathleen Abels on the show to discuss a big event coming in September 12th to our Livingston Parish waterways in conjunction with the Lieutenant Governor’s “Love The Waterways” program.

    Love Our Waterways Event
    Date: September 12th, 2026
    Time: 8am-12pm
    Locations: Riverside Marina
    Canal Bank
    Black Lake Club
    Manny’s
    Freds

    For more Information
    FACEBOOK PAGE
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    24 min
  • Election Amendments, Veteran Tax Relief : Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #19
    Aug 25 2026
    In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses Jeff Taylor discusses a number of topics including the current open book period so residents can review their assessments before tax notices are sent out. Assessor Taylor also explains property tax exemptions for disabled veterans and share updates on a new mapping system that will provide more detailed property, district, and school zone information.
    Jeff then covers the ongoing office expansion and how it will support growing workloads from parish growth as well as the upcoming election amendments related to the senior assessment freeze and millage rates, of course, Jim made sure at the end to touch on LSU’s upcoming football season, and they also discuss Skip Bertman’s impact on LSU baseball to wrap up the show.

    Chapters:
    01:30 Check Your Assessment
    03:25 Veteran Tax Relief
    04:16 New Mapping System
    06:01 Office Expansion Plans
    09:57 Election Amendments Ahead
    15:28 A New Season
    17:32 Remembering Skip Bertman
    20:42 Reminder to Vote on Amendments

    Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    22 min
  • Raising the Senior Freeze Cap: Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #18
    Jun 22 2026
    In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses Jeff Taylor discusses a number of assessment and tax-related issues, including a proposed November measure to raise the income cap for the senior assessment freeze and another proposal that would let taxing districts stay below their maximum millage unless they need to increase it later. He also explains GASB accounting requirements, and continuing to ensure the accuracy of district maps so people pay taxes and vote in the right districts, including fire, school, drainage, and recreation districts.

    Chapters:
    01:18 Freeze Limit Amendment Explained
    04:54 Millage Rollback Reform
    08:56 GASB Costs and Compliance
    10:09 Redrawing District Boundaries
    15:40 Twenty-Six Years Helping Kids
    16:31 District Meetings Get Reworked
    20:31 Newsletter and Media Outreach
    23:44 Freezing Taxes and Permits
    25:18 Hard Work Never Stops

    Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    29 min
  • Building Expansions, Teacher Pay Raises | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #17
    Mar 30 2026
    In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses several different topics including mapping system improvements, an update on the Assessor’s Office Building Expansion and his support of Constitutional Amendment No. 3 which will open the door for permanent teacher pay raises.

    Chapters:
    00:40 Delmas Taylor Assessor's Office Expansion
    02:11 Support for Constitutional Amendment No. 3
    04:00 Upcoming Golf Tournament Details
    05:31 Legislative Updates.

    Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    8 min
  • Mapping LP and the Political Spectrum | Assessing Livingston Parish Podcast #16
    Feb 2 2026
    In this episode, Livingston Parish Assessor Jeff Taylor discusses several different topics including a new mapping system on the horizon for the Assessors office.

    Chapters:
    03:00 New Mapping System Coming
    06:10 Millage Meeting News
    13:26 U.S. Congressional Seat
    17:48 District Attorney Race
    19:23 Senate Race

    Livingston Parish Assessors Office Website
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com
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    25 min
  • PARDS, ITEP’s, & Mapping Systems | Assessing Livingston Parish #15
    Sep 25 2025
    In this episode of Assessing Livingston Parish with Jeff Taylor, Assessor Taylor explains what the PARDS tax renewal on the upcoming ballot will mean to Park and Recreation in Livingston Parish as well as what it means for the people of the parish.

    Also up for discussion is a break down of the ITEP (Industrial Tax Exemption Program) and the need for those receiving the ITEP to remain complient as well as an announcement regarding the amazing capability of a new mapping system to ensure the most accurate property assessment possible in the parish.

    This edition of the podcast rounds out with “5 Simple Ways YOU Can Save Money on your Assessment” in Livingston Parish.

    Visit the Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office on the web at:
    https://www.livingstonassessor.com

    Livingston Parish Assessor’s Office is located at
    20400 GOVERNMENT BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
    Mailing address: PO BOX 307, LIVINGSTON, LA 70754
    FAX: 225-686-2004 | PHONE: 225-686-7278
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    43 min