# 10/08/2026 Franklin County WA Board of Equalization Initial Meeting

The Franklin County, Washington Board of Equalization held its initial 2026 meeting on October 8, 2026. Members nominated Charles Leard as chair; the motion was seconded, and the meeting proceeded with the board identifying him as chair. Members also discussed the hearing schedule, attendance requirements, and plans to provide hearing materials through a county website link. The board received an orientation from the county assessor and chief appraiser on the assessor’s duties, property valuation and appeals, tax-exemption programs, levy calculations, and the Board’s role in ensuring equitable assessments. The presentation included 2026 assessment data and an update on pending appeals, but no specific spending or procurement decisions were discussed.

No contracts, bids, vendor selections, purchasing actions, or procurement-related budget allocations were identified. The assessor’s office discussed legislative advocacy and possible future legislation concerning tax exemptions, but no policy change was adopted at this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Sources
- [10/08/2026 Franklin County WA Board of Equalization Initial Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPTJ-zDwQTU) - Franklin County, WA