Robby, My read is that the

[North County Jim]

Robby,

My read is that the table above the one you referenced is more relevant.

Current Year Property Tax Collection Status

2003-2004 – 98.78%
2002-2003 – 98.65
2001-2002 – 98.50
2000-2001 – 98.47
1999-2000 – 98.31
1998-1999 – 98.44
1997-1998 – 98.23
1996-1997 – 97.79
1995-1996 – 97.16

Unfortunately, the table does not include the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 fiscal years.

The 2006-2007 collection rate is under 94% but I would hesitate to draw any conclusions. I would guess the numbers in the table above are generated at the end of the fiscal year (June 30) when delinquent bills are moved to the defaulted rolls. That would leave over 5 months for a lot of delinquent property owners to catch up.