We had an assessment problem. We put in an above ground pool and our assessment went up. We tried to get it lowered, as it was not legal. We failed. A new asscessor took over and upped everyone’s assessments. We placed another grievance pointing out what had happened to us. We were the only ones to get lowered. They said we had been unfairly treated and they wanted to make it up to us.
Glad they worked it out for you - that does seem convoluted!