Press Release
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According to Laurel County Attorney, J. L. Albright, the sale of the delinquent 2010
Laurel County tax bills was conducted on July 19, 2011. 242 bills were sold to ten
different third party purchasers. Albright stated that $92,944.82 worth of tax bills were
still delinquent and owning. This is the face value of the tax bills. "While that is a lot, it
is a far better collection rate than in years past. In recent years the uncollected tax bills
approached $1,000,000.00." When asked to what he attributed the successful collection,
Albright responded that "without a doubt it is by and through the cooperative efforts of
Sheriff John Root and Laurel County Clerk, Dean Johnson. These gentlemen work hard
in their offices and by collecting these bills, make it less likely that the county or state
will have to raise taxes in the future. At least that's what we hope." Albright stated that he
was pleased to serve with and assist Johnson and Root. He also urged "anyone who still
owes a real property bill to make arrangements to pay their bill before the state mandates
foreclosure on peoples homes and property. Also, I know that several of the buyers are
going to look at the list of remaining tax bills and come back and buy more of them."
Delinquent tax bills can be paid at Dean Johnson's office or by calling 864-5158
Laurel County tax bills was conducted on July 19, 2011. 242 bills were sold to ten
different third party purchasers. Albright stated that $92,944.82 worth of tax bills were
still delinquent and owning. This is the face value of the tax bills. "While that is a lot, it
is a far better collection rate than in years past. In recent years the uncollected tax bills
approached $1,000,000.00." When asked to what he attributed the successful collection,
Albright responded that "without a doubt it is by and through the cooperative efforts of
Sheriff John Root and Laurel County Clerk, Dean Johnson. These gentlemen work hard
in their offices and by collecting these bills, make it less likely that the county or state
will have to raise taxes in the future. At least that's what we hope." Albright stated that he
was pleased to serve with and assist Johnson and Root. He also urged "anyone who still
owes a real property bill to make arrangements to pay their bill before the state mandates
foreclosure on peoples homes and property. Also, I know that several of the buyers are
going to look at the list of remaining tax bills and come back and buy more of them."
Delinquent tax bills can be paid at Dean Johnson's office or by calling 864-5158
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