Horace finalizes $22M in special assessments

HORACE, N.D. — The city of Horace finalized $22 million worth of special assessments on Monday night, Oct. 19, and not everyone is happy about the outcome. Assessments on two improvement districts were reassessed this year after the council tabled the decision last year. City Council members had the final say Monday, but property owners could still make their case for changes. After nearly three hours of discussion, there is now some clarity on special assessments for three improvement districts, but not without some feeling like they're being assessed an unfair amount. "Somebody got ripped off here, and I think it's all of us on the street," said Todd Johnson, a homeowner in the Horace area facing redistricting. Two improvement districts along Wall Avenue combined for $14 million in special assessments this year after having a full year to recommend fair changes. For Johnson and his wife, Lynette, they claim pouring concrete on their driveway, locate