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Bernalillo County Assessor

The County Assessor determines the taxable value of homes, businesses and other property within the county, as the basis of setting ad valorem (property) taxes, sending notice of assessed values to property owners, and preparing the property tax rolls for the County Treasurer. Term: Four years, limited to two consecutive terms.

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    MICHAEL RAY MAINE
    (Rep)

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    LINDA STOVER
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

What qualifies you for this office?

How would you address your highest priorities?

How do you plan to ensure accuracy, fairness, and transparency in property valuations?

What training will you provide for your staff in the technical, legal, and administrative aspects of property valuation and taxation?

Campaign Phone 505-681-4171
Campaign Email mmaine6877@gmail.com
Filing County Bernalillo
mailingaddress 905 CALLE CORONADO SE
mailingcity ALBUQUERQUE
mailingzip 87123-5620
mailingstate New Mexico
40 years of Business Management experience, multiple long and short-term rentals with a focus on details and accountability.
My highest priorities would be an intensive analysis of recent mishaps in the Assessors' office, which have created increased workloads for government employees and majorly inconvenienced the tax-paying public.
I will uncover the root causes of recent tax mistakes arising from the current administration, instituting measures to check for inconsistencies to reduce conflicts between the public and local government.
My professional experience has equipped me with the skills necessary to uncover lapses in employee support mechanisms. Once I assess the current opportunities, I will streamline processes for efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
Education Sandia HS graduate 1965; University of NM 1966; Fullerton Jr. College 1970; Kaplan University, Real Estate Associate Broker,2014
Campaign Mailing Address 1412 DAKOTA ST NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110
Campaign Phone 505-453-0770
Occupation Bernalillo County Deputy Treasurer
Filing County Bernalillo
mailingaddress 1412 DAKOTA ST NE
mailingcity ALBUQUERQUE
mailingzip 87110
mailingstate NM
I have worked in the mortgage industry for over 33 years. I was a realtor for 6 years. I understand the importance of fair and equitable appraisals. I also served 2 terms as the Bernalillo County Clerk. I am very familiar with the process of government at the County level.
That all properties are treated with fair and equitable assessments that fall within state statutes. I want to keep Bernalillo County locally owned by working with property owners and being reasonable with minimum state requirements so property taxes don’t sky rockets. I want to keep people in their homes and businesses in a position to prosper.
Hire and train appraisers that are qualified to do the job.
Any and all that is available. Make sure all employees are current on education requirements.