Articles tagged:Catherine McClary

Posted: Thu Mar 22 5:34 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Drop in delinquent taxes sign of an improving economy? Washtenaw County treasurer says yes

For the first time since 2005, Washtenaw County's treasurer is reporting a drop in delinquent taxes, and that could be a sign of an improving economy. "We're looking at approximately $26 million in delinquent taxes. Last year it was in excess of $32 million," Catherine McClary told county commissioners Wednesday ...

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Posted: Thu May 5 5:59 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Officials taking close look at plan to expand Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners from 11 to 12 seats

A plan to redraw district lines and expand the number of seats on the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners from 11 to 12 appears to be gaining support. The Washtenaw County Apportionment Commission held off on deciding on a redistricting plan on Wednesday, but will meet again May 11 and ...

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Posted: Thu Feb 17 5:59 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Washtenaw County expecting $30 million in unpaid property taxes as hundreds face foreclosure

Being in the tax collection business has grown increasingly difficult in today's economic environment, says Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary. McClary told the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Wednesday night her office estimates the total amount of unpaid 2010 real property taxes in the county will be about $30 million ...

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Posted: Wed Sep 1 10:02 p.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Land bank authority reinstated by 7-1 vote of Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners

(This story has been updated with additional information.) The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners voted 7-1 tonight to give the idea of a county land bank authority a second try — giving hope to some that the many blighted and tax-foreclosed properties in the county might see new life.

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Posted: Thu Mar 18 6:02 a.m. by Ryan J. Stanton Political Reporter
Washtenaw County officials vote to dissolve land bank authority

Washtenaw County Treasurer Catherine McClary sat quietly on the sidelines Wednesday night as county commissioners voted to dissolve the county's recently formed land bank authority. After the meeting was over, McClary expressed regret to see the county miss out on what she said was an opportunity to do something positive ...

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