BGR's Property Tax Data Dashboard
Saturday, October 12, 11am, East New Orleans Library & Zoom
Saturday, October 26, 11am, Norman Mayer Library & Zoom
Learn Where Your Money Goes And How To Vote On It!
Join us at East New Orleans Regional Library at 11am on 10/12 or ZOOM
OR at the Norman Mayer Library at 11am on 10/26 or ZOOM
Join BGR’s research team two times in October to explore property taxes in Louisiana, including how tax bills are calculated and how rates are set, via their powerful public data dashboard! This program will be held at East New Orleans Library on October 12th and repeated at Norman Mayer Library on October 26th. Both events can be attended in person, or via Zoom using the links above.
About the Program
Property taxes are a basic means of financing local government, but the public faces a confusing array of tax rates, taxing bodies and dedicated purposes across the New Orleans region. To help explain these taxes, the Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) launched an interactive, online tool in 2024. BGR’s Property Tax Dashboards for Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Tammany parishes are a one-stop resource for answering the most common property tax questions:
- What is my total rate?
- Where does the money go?
- How does a home’s value change its tax bill?
- Who sets the rate and levies each tax?
- How have rates changed over time?
In this presentation, BGR’s research team will explore the dashboards and how to get the most out of using them. BGR will also discuss its accompanying online guide to property taxes in Louisiana, which explains how tax bills are calculated and how rates are set. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of this complex system of taxation and how the individual taxes they vote on fit into the bigger picture of property tax funding for local government.
About the Presenters
Susie Dudis, who led the development of the Property Tax Dashboards, is a Senior Research Analyst at BGR. Susie received a MS and Ph.D in International Development from Tulane University and a BA in Economics from Pomona College. Before joining BGR in 2017, she worked for education organizations in New Orleans and India and as a research assistant on a U.S. Department of Labor grant in West Africa.
Rebecca Mowbray became President & CEO of BGR in January 2022. From its start, Becky’s career has focused on governmental reform, accountability and transparency. She worked for 18 years as a journalist at several major newspapers, including The Times-Picayune, then for nearly eight years in the New Orleans Office of Inspector General as an Assistant Inspector General and Program Evaluator. Before joining BGR, Becky served for 18 months as Deputy Commissioner for Public Affairs in the Louisiana Department of Insurance. She received a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University and a Master of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
Stephen Stuart is Senior Vice President & Research Director for BGR. Stephen graduated with a Bachelor of Accountancy from Loyola University New Orleans. Prior to joining BGR, he worked as a local reporter covering business, economic development and local government issues. He has been part of the BGR research team since 2002.
About the Bureau of Governmental Research
The Bureau of Governmental Research (BGR) is a private, nonprofit, independent research organization dedicated to informed public policy making and the effective use of public resources for the improvement of government in the New Orleans metropolitan area. Since its founding in 1932, BGR has monitored and analyzed government policies, structures, finances and processes to identify critical issues requiring best-practice problem solving. As a private, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, BGR derives its financial support from a broad mix of individuals, corporations and foundations. To learn more about BGR and its Property Tax Dashboards, click the links below.
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