MCAD District Board of Directors, Place 2
The Montgomery Central Appraisal District Board of Directors is composed of nine members. Five members are appointed by the taxing units that participate in the district; three members are elected by a majority vote at the general election for state and county officers by the voters of the county; and the County Tax Assessor Collector serves as an ex officio (non-voting) director. Elected directors serve staggered four-year terms.Primary duties of the Board of Directors include hiring a Chief Appraiser, adopting the appraisal district’s annual operating budget, appointing members of the Appraisal Review Board, developing and implementing policies regarding reasonable access to the board, preparing publicly-available information describing the board’s functions and complaint procedures, and appointing and evaluating Taxpayer Liaison Officers.Please note: The Board of Directors does not have the authority to appraise properties or review individual property values. The Board also cannot grant or deny exemptions or take any action related to property valuation.
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Frank S. Smith
(NP)
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Creg Mixon
(NP)
Background: What would you like people to know about you?
Qualifications: What training, experience and characteristics qualify you for this position?
Challenges: What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the Montgomery Central Appraisal District, and what steps would you take to address it?
Leadership: What qualifications do you think are important in a Chief Appraiser?
Transparency: What specific measures or policies would you propose to increase transparency of the residential and commercial property appraisal process?
I have been a resident, property owner and business owner in Montgomery County for over 34 years. I am currently retired and married for over 53 years. I am a US Marine Sergeant Veteran. I was born in Austin, Texas and have lived in Montgomery County since 1984.
I have bought, owned and sold approximately 30 residential and commercial properties in this county and have knowledge of property values. I was appointed by the commissioner and have served on the MCAD Board of Directors previously for three years.
To be a team member and make fair and honest decisions concerning all issues brought before the Board of Directors. To make sure MCAD keeps up with all current technology, all laws and regulations, and the possibilities of what AI could bring in the future. Make safety a top priority for all employees and taxpayers entering the MCAD property.
The Chief Appraiser needs to have experience and a good background and knowledge of all tax laws and property values. To have a good knowledge of all types of properties and areas in the county. Fair and equal leadership of all MCAD employees. Transparency with all board members, county entities and taxpayers.
Continue and increase workshops to educate taxpayers on the way taxes are calculated, how they are dispersed to all different entities and the proper way to protest their taxes.
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