The June 18, 2025, Board of Equalization (BOE) meeting commenced with a focus on advancing housing solutions and addressing administrative issues related to county assessors and assessment appeals. The session highlighted the ongoing efforts of Remo Homes, represented by Susie Wong, who discussed the company's commitment to a triple bottom line approach—resilience, job creation, and increased housing supply. Wong emphasized the challenges faced in bringing prefabricated factory-built housing to market and expressed support for a public informational hearing to foster collaboration among public officials and stakeholders.
The board welcomed Wong's insights and confirmed her availability for the upcoming public hearing. Following this, a motion was made by Member Vasquez to schedule the informational hearing for July 29, 2025, which was seconded by Deputy Controller Ameren. The motion received unanimous approval from the board members present, indicating strong support for the initiative.
The meeting then transitioned to item number nine, which addressed issues related to county assessors and the Assessment Appeals Board (AAB). Member Vasquez presented this item as a follow-up to a previous work group meeting held on April 30, 2025. The primary aims included the approval of meeting minutes and further discussions on administrative matters concerning assessors.
Overall, the meeting underscored the BOE's commitment to enhancing housing solutions and addressing administrative challenges within the assessment framework, setting the stage for future discussions and collaborative efforts.