HCAD Director, At-Large, Position 2
The Harris Central Appraisal District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas established in 1980 for the purpose of discovering and appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes for each taxing unit within the boundaries of the district. The district has approximately 1.8 million parcels of property to assess each year with a total market value of approximately $575 billion. The appraisal district in Harris County is the largest in Texas, serving approximately 500 taxing units, and one of the largest appraisal districts in the United States.With the Texas Legislature’s recent enactment of Senate Bill 2 and the passage of Proposition 4 in the November 2023 election, the board of directors for appraisal districts in a county with a population of more than 75,000 will expand to include three at-large public members in addition to the county tax assessor/collector and five directors selected by the governing bodies of the county, cities and the school and community college districts. The newly elected directors will take office on July 1 and serve a term that expires on December 31, 2026. Service on the appraisal district board of directors is an unpaid position.
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Melissa Noriega
(NP)
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Kyle Scott
(NP)
QUALIFICATIONS: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
ISSUES: What are the two (2) most pressing issues that you will face in the office that you seek? Describe your "specific" plans/ideas for addressing these issues.
Campaign Website
melissanoriega.com
Commonsense practical solution building w a track record as an at-lg Houston City Council member & a State Rep for District 145. An understanding of how multiple jurisdictions work, how the tax & appraisal process affects everyone.
No-drama informed style that gets the job done—do the homework & do the work. Undergrad & grad degrees from U of Houston. Homeowner w a family that has used the HCAD system. Mission to support Harris County as a great place place to work & live for everyone.
Ensure every Harris County property owner gets the exemptions & rights they are entitled to & every service-providing entity is able to deliver the resources folks need to live & work based on a transparent, fair appraisal. This is an award-winning agency that currently delivers as it balances between entities that need taxes & owners that need relief. Being a part of the conversation about taxes at the state, school, county & city level to protect our local interests & prevent future harm.
Campaign Website
electkylescott.com
I am a small business owner, professor of entrepreneurship, and have prior experience on public and private boards including as a Trustee of Lone Star College. I have extensive experience working with diverse points of view to build consensus in the interests of taxpayers and citizens. I was born and raised in Harris County and now raise my two children here with my wife. I earned a BA is from UT-Austin, PhD from the University of Houston, and MBA from Rice University.
Creating an arbitration process where property owners are respected and given fair consideration when presenting their case before the Appraisal Review Board.
Creating a more predictable and transparent valuation process so taxpayers can anticipate the value of their property year-to-year.
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