Why Chris Stavros is qualified and should continue as Salt Lake County Assessor
As you know, I am Chris Stavros, your current Salt Lake County Assessor. I was elected in 2020 and I have served as Assessor for the last three years. The best experience that you can have for this position is to be the actual Assessor. I have established a proven track record of performance and I also have the proven leadership, integrity, and the right experience to excel at this job (see accomplishment section).
In addition, I have established a very good working relationship with the County Council, as well as the other independently elected county officials. This relationship has contributed to my success as an assessor. The county council, as well as many other elected officials respect me and they know that I am doing an outstanding job as Assessor. This relationship has given me instant credibility and more importantly has helped me get the job done at the highest level for the taxpayers of Salt Lake County.
I’m deeply honored that the previous two Salt Lake County Assessors, Lee Gardner and Kevin Jacobs have endorsed me and pledged their full support. In addition, I have endorsements from numerous other county assessors throughout the state.
During my time as Chief Deputy Assessor and as the Residential Division Director, I worked side by side with former Assessor Kevin Jacobs learning what it takes to effectively lead the Assessor’s Office. Under my leadership, I have made the office more efficient, more transparent, improved our customer service to the public, while always protecting and respecting tax dollars.
During the span of my 30 year career in the Assessor’s Office, I have held numerous critical positions and leadership roles. Serving the office in various different capacities has given me a wealth of experience and knowledge to bring to the office and has prepared me for the responsibilities and challenges of being the Salt Lake County Assessor.
While I’m proud of what I have been able to accomplish the last three years as Assessor, I know there is still much more to be done. My experience will allow me to continue to perform at the highest level for the citizens of Salt Lake County. I won’t require any on the job training.
Being an effective Assessor requires so much more than just being an appraiser. The job involves constant coordination with the Mayor and the County Council, representing the office during the annual legislative session, interfacing with the Utah State Tax Commission (our regulatory agency), managing 107 employees, as well as three different divisions, all of which I have done as the Salt Lake County Assessor on a daily basis. I would be grateful to have the opportunity to finish the job that I was elected to do. I have a proven track record of performance, proven leadership, integrity, experience, and the passion to continue to serve as your Salt Lake County Assessor.
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