King County Local Voters Pamphlet - NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION -- METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY ASSESSOR Only

King County Local Voters Pamphlet
NOVEMBER 2, 1999 GENERAL ELECTION

METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY ASSESSOR

Note to Voters: The statements below are written by the candidates, who are solely responsible for the contents therein.

List of Candidates for
METROPOLITAN KING COUNTY ASSESSOR:

Scott Noble

Dave Callon

Scott

NOBLE

Democrat

    As King County Assessor, I have an outstanding record for fairness, dramatically reducing property tax appeals to the lowest level in over twenty years. The Assessor's job is to distribute property taxes set by districts and voters in a fair and equitable manner. As you know, the Assessor cannot directly lower property taxes.

    Thirty-one ballot measures supporting education were passed last year, increasing voted taxes by over 20%. My report card for distributing such levies is improved fairness and equity, reducing revaluation appeals from eighteen thousand when I took office to forty-two hundred today, less than one percent of appraisals. My record is:

    FAIR - Preserved fairness at the State Supreme Court, saving homeowners $45 million in tax increases from an illegal tax shift; EQUITABLE - Nearly doubling tax relief to our senior citizens on fixed incomes through legislation; A RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE TAXPAYER ADVOCATE - Started legislation to reduce the state property tax by over $100 million, and to require districts to hold public hearings on any property tax increase.

    I have kept my promise to improve the Assessor's office to a fair, professional and responsive organization. I am a native of King County and a graduate of the University of Washington. I am proud to have served our country as a Naval Officer, a Vietnam Veteran and Desert Storm support. Recently, I retired as a Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve.

    I am proud to have met the challenges of reforming the Assessor's office, and hope to have the privilege to continue serving as your King County Assessor.   THANK YOU, Scott Noble.

CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: PMB 131, 2608 2 AV, Seattle, WA 98121 TELEPHONE: (206) 285-3390 INTERNET: www.ScottNoble.com

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Scott Noble

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Dave

CALLON

Republican

    LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES

    Elect DAVE CALLON. He'll make sure the politicians get the message.

    DAVE CALLON is a proven tax cutter. Currently an elected Fire Commissioner, he has spearheaded effective efforts to control taxes and spending, actually reducing charge rates by 13% while maintaining high fire protection ratings. That's the common-sense management we need.

    DAVE CALLON also has the real world experience this office needs. A successful Seattle businessman, he has bottom line management skills and first hand experience with both residential and commercial property.

    DAVE CALLON pledges to:

Work for lower property taxes

  By keeping assessments as low as the law allows, by efficient management, and by defending your pocketbook when higher property taxes are proposed.

Work to ensure fair and uniform assessments

    Current inequities must be corrected.

    Assist Senior Citizens

    Long time residents must not be taxed out of their homes.

    Provide taxpayers "Truth in Taxes" reports

    Provide relief when government regulations devalue property.

    DAVE CALLON will save us money immediately. He will return to re-valuing property every two years instead of increases every year.

    DAVE CALLON will make appeals fairer. You will no longer face the threat of the Assessor trying to raise your assessment if you appeal.

    DAVE CALLON will cut frustrating red tape. When you win an appeal, that will become your new value. You won't have to immediately appeal again next year.

    We elect the Assessor to be more than a bureaucratic technician. It's time for an Assessor who serves the TAXPAYERS, not the tax SPENDERS.

    Vote for DAVE CALLON.

CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: PO Box 3551, Redmond, WA 98073 TELEPHONE: (206) 903-9653 INTERNET: www.DaveCallon.com
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Dave Callon

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Scott NOBLE
Democrat As King County Assessor, I have an outstanding record for fairness, dramatically reducing property tax appeals to the lowest level in over twenty years. The Assessor's job is to distribute property taxes set by districts and voters in a fair and equitable manner. As you know, the Assessor cannot directly lower property taxes. Thirty-one ballot measures supporting education were passed last year, increasing voted taxes by over 20%. My report card for distributing such levies is improved fairness and equity, reducing revaluation appeals from eighteen thousand when I took office to forty-two hundred today, less than one percent of appraisals. My record is: FAIR - Preserved fairness at the State Supreme Court, saving homeowners $45 million in tax increases from an illegal tax shift; EQUITABLE - Nearly doubling tax relief to our senior citizens on fixed incomes through legislation; A RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE TAXPAYER ADVOCATE - Started legislation to reduce the state property tax by over $100 million, and to require districts to hold public hearings on any property tax increase. I have kept my promise to improve the Assessor's office to a fair, professional and responsive organization. I am a native of King County and a graduate of the University of Washington. I am proud to have served our country as a Naval Officer, a Vietnam Veteran and Desert Storm support. Recently, I retired as a Captain, U.S. Naval Reserve. I am proud to have met the challenges of reforming the Assessor's office, and hope to have the privilege to continue serving as your King County Assessor. THANK YOU, Scott Noble. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: PMB 131, 2608 2 AV, Seattle, WA 98121 TELEPHONE: (206) 285-3390 INTERNET: www.ScottNoble.com		Scott Noble


Dave CALLON
Republican LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES • LOWER TAXES Elect DAVE CALLON. He'll make sure the politicians get the message. DAVE CALLON is a proven tax cutter. Currently an elected Fire Commissioner, he has spearheaded effective efforts to control taxes and spending, actually reducing charge rates by 13% while maintaining high fire protection ratings. That's the common-sense management we need. DAVE CALLON also has the real world experience this office needs. A successful Seattle businessman, he has bottom line management skills and first hand experience with both residential and commercial property. DAVE CALLON pledges to: Work for lower property taxes By keeping assessments as low as the law allows, by efficient management, and by defending your pocketbook when higher property taxes are proposed. Work to ensure fair and uniform assessments Current inequities must be corrected. Assist Senior Citizens Long time residents must not be taxed out of their homes. Provide taxpayers "Truth in Taxes" reports Provide relief when government regulations devalue property. DAVE CALLON will save us money immediately. He will return to re-valuing property every two years instead of increases every year. DAVE CALLON will make appeals fairer. You will no longer face the threat of the Assessor trying to raise your assessment if you appeal. DAVE CALLON will cut frustrating red tape. When you win an appeal, that will become your new value. You won't have to immediately appeal again next year. We elect the Assessor to be more than a bureaucratic technician. It's time for an Assessor who serves the TAXPAYERS, not the tax SPENDERS. Vote for DAVE CALLON. CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: PO Box 3551, Redmond, WA 98073 TELEPHONE: (206) 903-9653 INTERNET: www.DaveCallon.com		Dave Callon