Plumas County Treasurer-Tax Collector Julie White has acknowledged that her office failed to properly notify property owners before selling their land at a tax auction, affecting at least eight parcels. - The error came to light during a May 12 Board of Supervisors meeting.
- Under California law, proper notice is required before auctioning property for unpaid taxes. - White now faces a complex process of rescinding the sales, compensating buyers, and giving original owners a chance to pay back taxes.
- A whistle-blower complaint had previously raised concerns, but Board Chair Mimi Hall denied receiving it. The county is working to correct the mistakes and prevent future occurrences.