Delaware lawmakers will hold public hearings this fall to review the state’s recent property reassessment.

Legislative leaders announced members of special committees to review Delaware’s first statewide property reassessment in decades. The panels will hold hearings this fall on possible reforms and tax relief.

IRSD Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens says the current expense referendum is asking people to increase property taxes to fund an increase in operating costs and to fund the retention and future hiring of staff.