Gallegos

For Sandoval County Assessor

Improved Budget and
Created 2 new Appraiser positions (needed for the fastest growing county)
Assessed more than 20% of the County each year
Removed inaccurate discounts and exemptions making our valuations fairer and more equitable
Kept my promises and continue to be a full-time Assessor
Certified Public Official
30 years Banking, Investment and Management experience
40 Year resident
Previous Chief Deputy Treasurer
Married 23 years with 3 grown children

“I will continue to treat our taxpayers and employees with RESPECT and FAIRNESS.”

Set and achieved office goals
Provided and encouraged additional staff training
Worked with other counties to compile and share data
Created 2 additional Appraiser positions
Created a Safe work environment during COVID while serving Sandoval County
Updated protest procedures to include Zoom and telephonic
Updated office policies and website
Cleaned up mobile home accounts to reduce unnecessary mailings (saving tax payer funds)
Attended Community Outreach Events
Participated in Assessor Affiliate Conferences

Additional education and cross training
Incorporate data from other Counties to assist in current and correct values
Work towards the highest accuracy which will reduce the number of protests
Conduct additional studies to determine if there are issues that need to be addressed including vacant land
Expand Community Outreach to educate the public on exemptions (many were postponed due to COVID)
Attend additional Veteran events and continue to educate on exemptions
Grow the office to keep up with the fastest growing county in the state
Continue to update website
Continue to be fair and consistent to obtain equitable assessments for all taxpayers