VOTE 6/7/2022

22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

As a 22 year veteran of the Assessor’s Office, I bring a wealth of knowledge, skills and work experience to this position. I am the only Assessor candidate who is fully trained in both Real Property and Personal Property Appraisal. I have the qualifications, desire and passion to serve the public. I believe that we all deserve to be treated with Honesty, Integrity, Respect, and Goodwill.

MY TOP PRIORITIES

  • Reinstate the “Deputy” designation for all Assessor employees in order to comply with the law and California Revenue and Taxation Code section 1610.2.

  • Ramp up hiring and training and address the enormous staffing shortages that have been going on for years to catch up on YEARS OF BACKLOG of work. Shift focus especially to Propositions 19, 58, 60, 90, & disabled veterans’ exemption.

  • Increase property tax savings to taxpayers by supporting legislation to raise the homeowners’ exemption from $7,000 to $50,000 of assessed value.

  • Initiate and/or support legislation to allow property tax exemption for disabled veterans and Active Duty Service members, up to $500,000 in assessed value.

  • Provide excellent public service by reopening a West District Office (which used to be in Culver City). Taxpayers shouldn’t have to waste their time, energy and gasoline to travel to our other location in downtown Los Angeles.

  • Provide the highest level of public service and treat everyone with RESPECT, FAIRNESS, TRANSPARENCY and GOODWILL.

MY COMMITMENT TO YOU

  • Establish a FULLY TRANSPARENT office.  No secrets.  No closed doors.

  • Accountability.  WE serve you, NOT the other way around.

  • Apply a progressive mindset consistent with today's ideals, beliefs, and most importantly... expectations.

  • Embrace diversity amongst our staff, reflective of the communities that make up the great County of Los Angeles. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROP 13

In 1978, Californians voted in proposition 13, which helped many homeowners keep their homes by restricting annual increases and preventing dramatic jumps in property taxes. It helped many homeowners from being taxed out of their very own homes. To learn more about Proposition 13 and to understand its impact on Californian homeowners, please click on the button below.

WHAT IS AN ASSESSOR?

The Los Angeles County Assessor's office assesses the value of properties in Los Angeles County. These properties can range from simple homes and commercial and industrial properties to large structures such as oil refineries, shopping centers and sports stadiums. The value of the property is used to determine the amount of property tax the owner(s) must pay annually. For many Californians, this is the largest tax bill they will receive. The revenue that the Los Angeles County’s Office receives from property taxes goes towards funding for community services such as local schools, the fire department and senior citizen centers. Click the button below to learn more about the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office.