If you agree with the letter to this petition to the Bergen County Tax Board below, please indicate by signing.
This petition signed by the Taxpayers of Woodcliff Lake calls on the Bergen County Tax Board “BCTB” Commissioners to immediately remove Mr. James Anzevino as Assessor for the Borough. The basis for this demand is found in the NJ Division of Taxation’s investigation and the BCTB Minutes.
Mr. Anzevino “advised and recommended” the Borough Council to pass Resolution No. 14-19.
The Division of Taxation investigated Resolution No. 14-19, determining it is:
- “is improper based on the municipality not having the authority”
- “…a municipal governing body has no legal authority”
- completely inequitable and antithetical.”
- Unconstitutional
Shockingly, on Feb. 8th, Mr. Anzevino again in Resolution 21-51 advised the Council in an identical manner which the Division of Taxation had discredited. Mr. Anzevino is unrestrained, not bound by the law; his recommendations are unconscionable, occurring less than a year after the investigation in which he was interviewed and admonished for his negligence.
We demand the BTCB fulfill its mission and take immediate action prior to March 3, 2021 including:
- Immediate removal of Mr. Anzevino as Woodcliff Lake Tax Assessor for cause;
- Letters of reprimand sent before the next Council meeting on March 1, 2021 to those recommending Resolution No. 14-19 & No. 21-51.
- Mr. Ken Porro Special Counsel
- Mr. Brian McNerney Appraiser
- Mr. John Schettino Borough attorney
- Mayor Rendo, advocated as mayor and as Councilman he voted for it.
Jurisdictional Authority
The Bergen County Tax Board “BCTB” acknowledges its responsibility in this urgent matter as stated in its June 12, 2019 minutes signed by Administrator Layton:
“Our functions is to oversee the… assessors and see that they do their job.
The March 13, 2020 Report is pointed:
“the Division of Taxation contacted and met with James Anzevino, Woodcliff Lake Tax Assessor; Robert Layton, County Tax Administrator…” The results are recorded in a highly detailed seven (7) page report dated March 13, 2020. Messrs. Layton and Anzevino were cc’d; all Commissioners, Borough officials, and Council members should have received copies from them; its findings are very disturbing.
We desire good and accountable government and abhor the destabilizing of our community by those who act with a reckless disregard for the law and the NJ State Constitution. The Undersigned, Taxpayers of Woodcliff Lake, demand immediate action as to prevent any further harm being done to our community.
Updates
February 22, 2021
Seeing this progress helps, though the fight to hold our officials accountable remains long and exhausting. I am grateful that so many of you see exactly why this matter cannot be ignored. We must keep pressing forward until the truth is officially recognized.
9 Comments
I outlined the general situation regarding 188 Broadway* in outline terms at a NJ State Library presentation to a representative of the NJ State Comptroller’s Office who suggested that my concerns might be valid. Though I did not follow up at that time, I am willing to do so. * Owners of 188 Broadway, including the mayor of Paramus, our tax assessor’s main employer in a shared-services agreement with Woodcliff Lake, are seeking a number of use variances and got a curious reduction in tax assessment, which was the subject of my comments to the comptroller.
This whole thing is a complete joke. Why is he still employed by the borough after the state already called his work improper? Taxes in WCL are already way too high for us to be handing out breaks like this.
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If you agree with the letter to this petition to the Bergen County Tax Board below, please indicate by signing.
This petition signed by the Taxpayers of Woodcliff Lake calls on the Bergen County Tax Board “BCTB” Commissioners to immediately remove Mr. James Anzevino as Assessor for the Borough. The basis for this demand is found in the NJ Division of Taxation’s investigation and the BCTB Minutes.
Mr. Anzevino “advised and recommended” the Borough Council to pass Resolution No. 14-19.
The Division of Taxation investigated Resolution No. 14-19, determining it is:
- “is improper based on the municipality not having the authority”
- “…a municipal governing body has no legal authority”
- completely inequitable and antithetical.”
- Unconstitutional
Shockingly, on Feb. 8th, Mr. Anzevino again in Resolution 21-51 advised the Council in an identical manner which the Division of Taxation had discredited. Mr. Anzevino is unrestrained, not bound by the law; his recommendations are unconscionable, occurring less than a year after the investigation in which he was interviewed and admonished for his negligence.
We demand the BTCB fulfill its mission and take immediate action prior to March 3, 2021 including:
- Immediate removal of Mr. Anzevino as Woodcliff Lake Tax Assessor for cause;
- Letters of reprimand sent before the next Council meeting on March 1, 2021 to those recommending Resolution No. 14-19 & No. 21-51.
- Mr. Ken Porro Special Counsel
- Mr. Brian McNerney Appraiser
- Mr. John Schettino Borough attorney
- Mayor Rendo, advocated as mayor and as Councilman he voted for it.
Jurisdictional Authority
The Bergen County Tax Board “BCTB” acknowledges its responsibility in this urgent matter as stated in its June 12, 2019 minutes signed by Administrator Layton:
“Our functions is to oversee the… assessors and see that they do their job.
The March 13, 2020 Report is pointed:
“the Division of Taxation contacted and met with James Anzevino, Woodcliff Lake Tax Assessor; Robert Layton, County Tax Administrator…” The results are recorded in a highly detailed seven (7) page report dated March 13, 2020. Messrs. Layton and Anzevino were cc’d; all Commissioners, Borough officials, and Council members should have received copies from them; its findings are very disturbing.
We desire good and accountable government and abhor the destabilizing of our community by those who act with a reckless disregard for the law and the NJ State Constitution. The Undersigned, Taxpayers of Woodcliff Lake, demand immediate action as to prevent any further harm being done to our community.
Updates
February 22, 2021
Seeing this progress helps, though the fight to hold our officials accountable remains long and exhausting. I am grateful that so many of you see exactly why this matter cannot be ignored. We must keep pressing forward until the truth is officially recognized.
9 Comments
We are working very hard for our money. While I have not completely reviewed all documents I am convinced that we should not be giving our funds away easily! Where and how can I get such a tax cut for the taxes I have to pay?
I outlined the general situation regarding 188 Broadway* in outline terms at a NJ State Library presentation to a representative of the NJ State Comptroller’s Office who suggested that my concerns might be valid. Though I did not follow up at that time, I am willing to do so. * Owners of 188 Broadway, including the mayor of Paramus, our tax assessor’s main employer in a shared-services agreement with Woodcliff Lake, are seeking a number of use variances and got a curious reduction in tax assessment, which was the subject of my comments to the comptroller.
This whole thing is a complete joke. Why is he still employed by the borough after the state already called his work improper? Taxes in WCL are already way too high for us to be handing out breaks like this.
I against the BMW tax appeal.
I totally disagree BMW tax appeal.
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I am in agreement with this petition.
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We are working very hard for our money. While I have not completely reviewed all documents I am convinced that we should not be giving our funds away easily! Where and how can I get such a tax cut for the taxes I have to pay?