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St. Louis County Assessor

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    David Messner
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

What are your top three priorities?

Why are you qualified to serve in this office?

Age 40
Highest post-secondary educ MBA, Washington University; M.A., Southern Methodist University, dispute resolution and conflict management
Occupation Real estate
1) Ensure accurate and transparent assessments in the 2027 cycle. 2) Clear and settle the backlog of appeals and litigation that are not precedent-setting or represent drastically divergent valuations. 3) Conduct a top-down review of processes, policy, practices, software and other factors that are driving up assessments across the county.
The role of assessor is an executive, expertise and experience-driven role that has an impact on all residents of St. Louis County. I have spent the last decade in real estate and economic development. I have bought, sold and redeveloped residential and commercial property which has provided an awareness of the complexities in our county and taxing districts.