Collin County Appraisal District
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Michael G. SmithNonpartisan
Andrew CookNonpartisan
On ballot as
Michael G. Smith
Andrew Cook
Current role
Business executive; certified public accountant (per a candidate Q&A)
Real estate consultant; member of the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors since 2024 (Place 3)
Background
- "CPA; business executive; tax and governance experience" (per candidate, in a candidate Q&A)
- Real estate consultant (per candidate, in a candidate Q&A)
Experience
Not found
- Holds the board's Place 3 seat; chose to run for Place 2 in this election
Top priorities
- "accurate and consistent appraisals, efficient use of taxpayer resources, clear explanations, professional treatment of property owners, and independent board oversight"
- "I will focus the board on measurable results: appraisal accuracy, protest and litigation trends, efficiency and taxpayer service."
- "I am running to bring a CPA and business manager's oversight experience to the board."
- "disciplined budgeting, accountable management, reliable public materials, measurable implementation of the reappraisal plan, and fair, transparent complaint procedures"
- "I will also prioritize qualified Appraisal Review Board appointments and clear public communication"
- "I am running to provide continuity while strengthening oversight, transparency, and accountability as Collin County continues growing."
Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Property owners deserve accurate appraisals, efficient operations, and clear explanations."
- Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "The district must maintain accurate and consistent appraisals amid rapid county growth and changing tax laws while controlling costs and earning public trust."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
- Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "My priorities are disciplined budgeting, accountable management, reliable public materials, measurable implementation of the reappraisal plan, and fair, transparent complaint procedures."
- Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "The district must maintain accurate, uniform appraisals, recruit and retain qualified staff, provide accessible service, and operate efficiently."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
Endorsements
None found in our research
None found in our research
Campaign website
Not found
Not found
Michael G. Smith
Nonpartisan- On ballot as
- Michael G. Smith
- Current role
- Business executive; certified public accountant (per a candidate Q&A)
- Background
- "CPA; business executive; tax and governance experience" (per candidate, in a candidate Q&A)
- Experience
- Not found
- Top priorities
- "accurate and consistent appraisals, efficient use of taxpayer resources, clear explanations, professional treatment of property owners, and independent board oversight"
- "I will focus the board on measurable results: appraisal accuracy, protest and litigation trends, efficiency and taxpayer service."
- "I am running to bring a CPA and business manager's oversight experience to the board."
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "Property owners deserve accurate appraisals, efficient operations, and clear explanations."
- Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "The district must maintain accurate and consistent appraisals amid rapid county growth and changing tax laws while controlling costs and earning public trust."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
Andrew Cook
Nonpartisan- On ballot as
- Andrew Cook
- Current role
- Real estate consultant; member of the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors since 2024 (Place 3)
- Background
- Real estate consultant (per candidate, in a candidate Q&A)
- Experience
- Holds the board's Place 3 seat; chose to run for Place 2 in this election
- Top priorities
- "disciplined budgeting, accountable management, reliable public materials, measurable implementation of the reappraisal plan, and fair, transparent complaint procedures"
- "I will also prioritize qualified Appraisal Review Board appointments and clear public communication"
- "I am running to provide continuity while strengthening oversight, transparency, and accountability as Collin County continues growing."
- Tidbits
- Property taxes and budget: In a Community Impact Q&A: "My priorities are disciplined budgeting, accountable management, reliable public materials, measurable implementation of the reappraisal plan, and fair, transparent complaint procedures."
- Growth and infrastructure: In a Community Impact Q&A: "The district must maintain accurate, uniform appraisals, recruit and retain qualified staff, provide accessible service, and operate efficiently."
- Flooding and drainage: No public statement found
- Public safety: No public statement found
- Endorsements
- None found in our research
- Campaign website
- Not found
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