With the payment deadline just passed on Halloween, property taxes are on the mind of many homeowners.

The League Of Women Voters of South King County is taking advantage of that interest by hosting a forum on property taxes Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. in the Highline Public Schools headquarters, 15675 Ambaum Blvd. S.W.

Barbara Alsheikh, King County assistant tax advisor, will speak about appealing property tax assessments.

Bob Rosenberger, retired deputy tax assessor, will address how property taxes are assessed.

A representative from the Association of Washington Counties is also expected to make a presentation.

The speakers will also answer written questions from the audience.

Among the topics to be discussed are why the property tax is important, why there are special levies and a comparison of Washington's tax approach to other states.

For more information, call 206-243-4236.

The South King County branch of the League of Women Voters and the Highline Times/Des Moines News/SeaTac News are sponsoring the forum.