[mikester]

So, I have a question about my property tax bill.

I have called in the past and been able to speak to knowledgeable folks about inaccuracies in the bill but I haven't had to in a while so with question I set aside some time today to call them.

There is only one number on my bill and a website, I call the number and it is automated but states at the end of the options - if you stay on the line you will reach a person. So - I stay on the line and the message just keeps repeating and repeating. I don't even want to say how long I wasted waiting...it was infuriating to say the least however.

At that point it appeared my only option was to either find some back door number or actually GO down there to downtown LA and get in line. Unacceptable especially for a town with horrible traffic problems and a worse public transit infrastructure. They should be doing all they can to ensure folks can get someone on the phone...

I did a few web searches to find a number and actually found the number of the person holding the Tax collector office. I am at the point in my day where I don't have time to do it now but I will probably call him tomorrow and just waste some of his time.

I am sure I know the damn answer to my f'ing question but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask...I was wrong. I hate LA.