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MY TURN: The buck never stops with Bela

by JAMES CROWE/Guest opinion
| December 16, 2023 1:00 AM

Former President of the United States Harry Truman had a sign on his desk stating “The Buck Stops Here," meaning he was ultimately responsible for all actions of his administration. Bela Kovacs, Kootenai County assessor, should have a sign on his desk stating “The Buck Passes Through Here.” He always has an excuse for his failings.

(1) The 2022 Assessed Values were ready on time to present to County Clerk and Kovacs did not send them out claiming falsely that too many Appraisal Challenges took his time. He received a Vote of No Confidence petition from 10 of the employees in the Assessor’s office in 2022.

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