Experienced
- 20 years with the Contra Costa County Assessor’s Office – currently serving as Assistant County Assessor, the second in command
- Holds the legally required State of California Permanent and Advanced Appraiser Certifications needed to serve on day one
- Pivotal leadership role in the valuation process that determines property taxes for one of the largest assessment agencies in the state – Contra Costa has over 380,000 parcels valued at more than $290 billion
- Leads the valuation teams in assessment appeal cases before the County’s Assessment Appeals Board
- Member, California Assessor’s Association
Fair
- 99.78% assessment accuracy rate as recently determined by independent audit by the California State Board of Equalization – one of the best in the State
- Committed to accurate and fair assessments of all property – keeping property taxes low
- Public Service Focused – every taxpayer will talk to a live person when calling or visiting the office
- Free review of the assessed value of your property and will provide information on other tax breaks
Accountable
- Worked in and/or overseen the operation of every division of the Assessor’s office: residential, commercial, industrial, business, change in ownership, mapping, public service, exemptions, and administration
- Consistently high ratings on assessment practices surveys conducted by the California State Board of Equalization – one of the best-run Assessor’s offices in the State
- Fiscally Responsible – continuously operate the office under budget while serving as Assistant County Assessor
- Hold myself and the office to high standards for transparency, professionalism, and accessibility to residents
- Member, Government Finance Officers Association
