“We have some folks out there that have talked to me about their (assessments) and I think one of the things that drives a higher or lower assessment is that something is not accurate in the computer,” he said. “It’s definitely a significant increase.”Ĭhristian said it’s important that assessments are accurate. Because as a Realtor, I’m currently out in the market and I’m not seeing a 17 percent increase currently in the market,” he said. “On the commercial side, we are seeing a big influx of out-of-town buyers coming in and they are paying substantially more than we’ve seen before.”Ĭhristian said he’s also concerned about the rise in property valuations after receiving a 17 percent increase on his home. I don’t know how young people could afford their first house,” Konis said. “I’m truly concerned with the way our escalating prices are. Spokane County’s property valuations hit a record high at $49.7 billion this year and some homeowners saw double-digit increases in assessed values. The election is only a few months from when the assessor’s office notified property owners of significant property value increases. The Spokane County assessor’s office is responsible for assessing property values, calculating levy rates and processing various exemptions. Leonard Christian and Tom Konis, who works in the assessor’s office and was recruited by Horton to run. Her potential replacements are former state Rep. Vicki Horton, who is finishing her second term as assessor, is retiring. Spokane County voters will choose between two Republicans to serve as the next assessor.īut both candidates are stressing their nonpartisan credentials, agreeing that while they believe the office should be filled by someone who is elected, it would be better if the office were nonpartisan. Has four daughters and nine grandchildren. Spent five years as a Realtor for Tomlinson Black.įamily: Married. Has been employed at the Spokane County assessor’s office for nearly 25 years as an accredited residential and commercial appraiser. Work experience: Commercial and industrial appraiser for Spokane County. Political background: First run for office. Has two children and two grandchildren.Įducation: Graduated from Cheney High School in 1975. Member of Spokane County’s Board of Equalization, which handles appeals of assessment valuations.įamily: Married. Current real estate agent with Live Real Estate. Former real estate broker for Windermere Real Estate and Tomlinson Black Real Estate. Air Force in 1984 and worked as a recruiter, jet engine mechanic and oversaw implementation of aircraft computer systems before retiring as a master sergeant after 20 years of service. Ran unsuccessfully for Spokane County auditor in 2010. Lost primary election to keep the seat in August 2014. Political background: Appointed state representative in 4th Legislative District in January 2014 when Rep.
#LEONARD CHRISTIAN SPOKANE COUNTY ASSESSOR PROFESSIONAL#
Earned an associate degree from the Community College of the Air Force and a bachelor’s degree in professional aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Education: Graduated from Ferris High School in 1984. While " assessor may " occurs approximately 30 times in Oregon statutes. The phrase " assessor shall " occurs approximately 250 times, The phrase " assessor shall"indicates a mandate " assessor may" allows discretion. The majority of services & duties of the Assessor's Office are mandated by Oregon statutes . Perform manufactured home title transfers.Calculate the tax rate and compute each tax bill.Administer all special assessment statutes relating to certain classes of property.Answer appeals and explain the assessment process used.Estimate the market value of each taxable property.Inventory all property including quality, quantity and important characteristics.Locate and identify all taxable property.HAF will open more broadly over time and plans to open to all eligible homeowners in the first half of 2022. HAF will open in phases, initially focusing on homeowners the most at-risk of foreclosure or displacement. Homeowner Assistance Fund OHCS anticipates accepting applications beginning mid-November 2021.
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