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Terra de Baltz
for Grafton Township Assessor
Vote February 23, 2021
in the Consolidated Primary Election
vote for Values You Believe In
"I am a concerned homeowner who works with assessments every day and I am seeking the opportunity to ethically utilize my experience and qualifications to benefit the township I reside in. Grafton Township needs an honest and transparent officer with a worthy code of ethics and I am your candidate for the task!"
Background
I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University and am a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer. I am certified by the state to serve as Township Assessor. In addition, I am currently a knowledgeable Deputy Assessor for Elgin Township, which encumbers 34,000+ parcels (approximately 12,000 more diverse parcels than Grafton Township). During my time at Elgin Township, I have participated in all aspects of the assessment process and am very familiar with the innumerable dealings of the office on a daily basis. I have direct interaction with property owners and tend to their questions and concerns regularly. I hold a wide-range of experience in assessing all property types, an understanding of exemptions, and knowledge of the property tax cycle.
But I am not running on my qualifications alone. I am a positive and hardworking professional with strong work ethics, who always strives to achieve the highest standard possible. I am dedicated to serve our township and the taxpayers through positive governance and integrity. With your support, I strive to meet the needs of our taxpayers by placing a strong emphasis on the following objectives: First, equal distribution of the tax burden amongst tax payers. Second, efficient use of taxpayers’ dollars. Thirdly, educate residents of the tax cycle and assessment process and finally, provide transparency between the Assessor's office and taxpayers.
Qualifications
Deputy Assessor | Elgin Township – Elgin, Illinois | 2010 – Present
- 10 years’ experience working in township government.
- Employment in an assessor’s office that encumbers 34,000+ parcels. (Approx 12,000 more parcels than Grafton Township).
- Determine taxability and value of properties, using methods such as field inspection, structural measurement, calculation, sales analysis, market trend studies, and income and expense analysis.
- Inspect properties, considering factors such as market value, location, and building or replacement costs to determine assessed value.
- Inspect new construction and major improvements to existing structures to determine values.
- Conduct regular reviews of property to determine changes in property due to
construction or demolition.
- Explain assessed values to property owners and defend appealed assessments at public hearings, both at the BOR and PTAB level.
- Explain and assist with an assortment of exemptions to property owners.
- Proficient with Visual PAMPSPro Property Assessment Management System, the same program utilized within the Grafton Township office.
Vision
1. Establish uniform and equitable assessments to ensure fair distribution of the tax burden amongst taxpayers. I plan to institute a coherent and reliable method of assessing all classes and property types throughout the township.
2. Efficient use of taxpayers’ dollars. To become a township official that is creative in delivering quality services with the least possible burden to taxpayers.
3. Educate and assist residents on the property tax cycle and assessment process -- encourage residents to discuss assessments at the township level, explain assessed values to property owners, and facilitate exemptions.
4. Provide transparency between the assessor’s office and taxpayers. Ensure open communication with the public, answer questions, and manage concerns raised by property owners.
Leadership
- Positive and hardworking professional with strong work ethic.
- Excellent ability to motivate others.
- Ability to communicate comfortably at all levels, therefore providing an excellent working environment
for all team members to perform at their best.
- Always strive to achieve the highest standard possible.
Voting Information
Reside in Grafton Township?
Reside in Grafton Township?
February 23, 2021
Consolidated Primary Election
Statistically, turnouts in primary elections is much lower than in other elections, and so results are more unpredictable than general elections. As a new candidate, I am challenging the incumbent, making your support and attendance on February 23 vital to the success of my campaign.
Please note ONLY republican ballots are available in the primary election for Grafton Township, therefore your support regardless of partisan affiliation is imperative to us seizing the election from the incumbent. Please help me, help you!
Early voting begins February 8, 2021. Click the button below for early
voting centers and times.
Reside in Grafton Township?
Reside in Grafton Township?
Reside in Grafton Township?
Are you unsure if you reside in Grafton Township? Click the button below to be directed to the Grafton Township Map. The map will illustrate the 31 precincts that the township encompasses.
In addition, if your Property Index Number (PIN) begins with "18", you are a resident of Grafton Township. To locate your PIN number, please visit the Grafton Township Assessor's website at www.graftontownship.us/dnn/Assessor/PropertySearch.aspx and search by "address".
Contact Information
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Contact Information
QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED?
Feel free to contact me with any inquiries or concerns. I would be happy to answer your questions or set up a
phone call with you!
Click the button below to email me at: terra4assessor@yahoo.com
Candidate Awareness Matters
Would you like to show your support by placing a sign in your yard? It would be a helpful way to encourage conversation in our township about my candidacy! If interested, please contact me at terra4assessor.com and I will arrange to have a sign dropped off to you! Thank you for your support!
