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Beaver Island property-tax protest letter (1974)

Also 1974 Beaver Island tax protest · John L. Malloy assessment appeal

Draft — sources verified, prose evolving

TypeEvent
WithinBeaver Island
ErasModern era

Summary

On March 16, 1974, John L. Malloy wrote the St. James Township Board of Review to protest new assessed valuations on two properties. He argued that Beaver Island taxpayers received fewer public services than mainland residents and listed roads, beach maintenance, sidewalks, fire, police, water, sewer, and garbage concerns.

Evidence and limits

This is an individual advocacy letter, not an assessment register, legal decision, or evidence that the requested review changed a valuation.

See also

Sources

  1. Beaver Beacon, March 1974, “Taxes Galore.”
    Prints John L. Malloy’s March 16 letter to the St. James Township Board of Review protesting increased assessed valuation. It argues that island taxpayers receive fewer services and lists roads, beach, sidewalks, fire, police, water, sewer, and garbage concerns; it does not supply assessment records, legal findings, board minutes, or a response.