Voter Information for James S. "Jim" Bone
Orange County, CA November 3, 1998 General
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James S. "Jim" Bone

Candidate for
Assessor

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Biographical Highlights
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: CPA, Property Appraiser, Property Tax Consultant
  • Assessment, Appeals and Property Taxation Consultant to Industry and Homeowners
  • 13 Years on Orange County Assessment Appeals Board from 1977 to 1990, followed by 8 Years Property Tax Consulting Experience
  • Author of Two Books on California Property Taxation
  • Over 30 Years Management Experience including Controller of Handyman Stores, Jack LaLanne's Health Spas
  • Active Leadership Roles in Church, Christian Renewal, Civic, and Professional Organizations
  • Member, Institute of Business Appraisers, AICPA, OC Taxpayers' Association
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • "The Right Value, the First Time" on 1,000,000 assessment roll units to eliminate excess appeals and waste in government
  • Become service oriented: add internet services, end the arrogance of the assessor's office, and use AB818 funds for technology and training
  • Stop excessive taxation of businesses and the abusive practices of the business division by using honest tax tables and not taxing goodwill
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Key Endorsements
  • Almost every elected Republican Congressman and Legislator in Orange County
  • All five Orange Supervisors, Clerk/Recorder Granville, Sheriff-elect Carona
  • The Times Orange County, Republican Party of O.C., Hispanic Business Assn.
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Position Papers
Orange County Gets Special Law to Allow Bone to Apply for $6.8 Million!
Following a speech to the Orange County Board of Supervisors on AB 818, presented April 2, 1998, the CEO's office implemented Jim Bone's plan to make it possible to make an application after Bone is elected, in the bill SB 1649. Under the bill, the county can adopt a resolution in January, 1999, for the current fiscal year.
Ad Valorem Appraisal of Property-Intensive Businesses and the Properties They Utilize
When appraising business properties, the property tax appraiser must identify and value the taxable and nontaxable property. The appraiser can use the three classical approaches, and must either isolate the taxable property and value it during the appraisal, or allocate value to the taxable property after the overall value is determined.
"Stray Thoughts from the Library"
A random group of Jim Bone's position statements on property, business enterprises, and some of the unique problems that ad valorem ("based on value") tax appraisers face in California.
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.calproptax.com/
E-mail: jimbone@speed.net
Phone: (949) 458-5895
Fax: (949) 458-1037
Address:
23832 Rockfield # 185
Lake Forest, CA 92630


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