Sherra Kissee for Gila County Assessor
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Who Am I?
I am a CHILD OF GOD
I am a WIFE and MOTHER
I am a WIFE and MOTHER
My relationship with my heavenly Father is very important to me.
I am a WIFE and MOTHER
I am a WIFE and MOTHER
I am a WIFE and MOTHER
I am married to my husband Scott and have three step-children and four fur-babies.
I am a VETERAN
I am a WIFE and MOTHER
I am an America First REPUBLICAN
US Air Force-Air National Guard
My OATH never ends
I am an America First REPUBLICAN
I am an America First REPUBLICAN
I am an America First REPUBLICAN
I am conservative
I am pro-life
I support and defend the Constitution
I believe in limited government
I believe in fiscal responsibility
I am an ATTORNEY
I am an America First REPUBLICAN
I am a former ACCOUNTANT
I obtained my Juris Doctorate in 2014 and was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 2017 at the age of 47. I practice law at my own law firm, Kissee Solutions, PLLC.
My focus is serving our Veteran community, nonprofits and working class families.
I also sit on the board of the American Legion Payson Post 147 as the Judge Advocate.
(Click on the picture for a link to my law firm website.)
I am a former ACCOUNTANT
I am an America First REPUBLICAN
I am a former ACCOUNTANT
I obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration - Accounting in 2011, Summa Cum Laude.
I am a PROFESSOR
I am a VOLUNTEER and Serve my Community
I am a VOLUNTEER and Serve my Community
I teach an online course, Ecclesiastical Law, for Primus University of Theology; with Constitutional law included in the course.
My students are obtaining all levels of degrees, with many being Masters and Doctoral students.
I am a VOLUNTEER and Serve my Community
I am a VOLUNTEER and Serve my Community
I am a VOLUNTEER and Serve my Community
I have served Gila County for many years, providing legal services to its citizens. I volunteer as often as I can.
I am also a current member of Congressman Eli Crane's Veterans Advisory Council where I Assist Veterans in getting VA help through the Congressman.
What Have I Accomplished?
As a PREACHER'S KID
I was given responsibility at an early age, being the greeter and host at church.
At the age of ten, my family and I were missionaries to India. My brother and I taught Bible stories to the children at orphanages.
I learned character attributes at a young age that has carried throughout my life:
Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Humility; and, Accountability
As a VETERAN
Love for Country
Loyalty
Duty
Honor
As a WIFE and MOTHER
I've been married to Scott for eighteen years. At times, I've had to be his caregiver due to his MS and Epilepsy.
I've overcome many challenges in raising step-children and love them as though they were my own.
As an ACCOUNTANT
I obtained a Bacholor's Degree, while working a full-time job.
I created a fully functioning accounting department for a multi-billion dollar resort conglomerate in Branson, Missouri, now known as Wyndham.
I've helped many with their tax needs and I have created many accounting systems for individuals and businesses. One such accounting system was for the Gila County Republican Committee.
As an ATTORNEY
I obtained a Juris Doctorate, which required hard work and dedication.
I started my own law firm and am able to provide pro-bono hours to Veterans, nonprofits and hard-working families.
I've trained many in legal operations and running a business.
As a PROFESSOR
I've gained an even deeper understanding of our Constitution and the Bible
Being a professor requires research and the ability to relay information to others.
As a VOLUNTEER
I am a prior board member of:
New Beginnings Christian Care Inc., as a Director
Pine Strawberry Fuel Reduction Inc., as Director of Finance. I also Implemented a position for Volunteer Coordinator
I am a current board member of:
American Legion Payson Post 147, as Judge Advocate
Gila County Republican Committee, as Secretary/Treasurer, where I am responsible for tracking and reporting all finances in Campaign Finance Reports to the AZ SOS. In this position, I have Implemented an accounting system and an inventory system.
In my SUPERVISORY roles
- Prior to my Accounting and Legal careers, I lead a twenty-person marketing call-room.
- While in law school, I trained the law review team on legal writing.
- I Supervised a fully functioning accounting department.
- I was the office manager of a law firm in Phoenix prior to obtaining my law degree.
- I oversee headquarter operations of the Gila County Republican Committee.
- I run a business.
Why Am I Running?
I am QUALIFIED.
Our current Assessor ADANDONED the office you elected him to.
Our current Assessor ADANDONED the office you elected him to.
My accounting, legal, and supervisory knowledge and experience makes me more than qualified to be the Assessor for Gila County.
My Character Attributes will demand that I provide YOU with the best service possible.
Our current Assessor ADANDONED the office you elected him to.
Our current Assessor ADANDONED the office you elected him to.
Our current Assessor ADANDONED the office you elected him to.
I was appalled when I learned what we are getting with our current Assessor.
WE DESERVE BETTER
We are the FOURTH HIGHEST county in AZ on property taxes.
Our current Assessor ADANDONED the office you elected him to.
We are the FOURTH HIGHEST county in AZ on property taxes.
Our property taxes are TOO high. This must change and I will do my part to make that change.
The direct effect I can have:
1. Provide an accurate, fair, and equitable value on your property, and
2. Apply exemptions that you qualify for.
What will I do as Assessor?
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
1. Verify the owners of property
2. Value the property
3. Apply exemptions
4. Add this information to the Assessment "Tax" Roll
The Assessor does NOT:
1. Set the tax rate
2. Compute taxes
3. Collect taxes
OPEN DOOR POLICY
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
I will speak to anyone who has a concern about their property valuation and walk them through it. We will make changes where needed.
WORK WITH MY STAFF
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
BE PRESENT IN GLOBE & PAYSON
I will work with the fine people that are employees of the Assessor’s office, utilize their skills, and learn from them.
BE PRESENT IN GLOBE & PAYSON
FIRST, what does an Assessor do?
BE PRESENT IN GLOBE & PAYSON
I will split my time 50/50 between Globe and Payson.
MAKE SERVICES AVAILABLE
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
IMPROVE the SERVICE you receive
I will work towards making all services available in the Payson office as is in the Globe office and vice-versa.
IMPROVE the SERVICE you receive
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
IMPROVE the SERVICE you receive
I will work towards implementing a “secret shopper” program to insure the office is always providing top-notch service.
TRAIN and CROSS-TRAIN STAFF
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
I will ensure that all staff are trained for their position and that all in that position have the same knowledge.
I will work towards cross-training all staff members so there is never a day that the office must close due to lack of staff.
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
Provide a more user friendly WEBSITE
I will work towards improving the information provided on our website and make obtaining that information user friendly.
COMMUNICATE with and LEARN from other ASSESSORS
COMMUNICATE with and LEARN from other ASSESSORS
COMMUNICATE with and LEARN from other ASSESSORS
I will be a member of the Arizona Association of Assessors to keep abreast of all things dealing with property taxes.
I will Learn from other county assessors, what works great for them to implement better practices; and what didn’t work great as to not repeat in Gila County.
WORK with our LEGISLATORS
COMMUNICATE with and LEARN from other ASSESSORS
COMMUNICATE with and LEARN from other ASSESSORS
I will work to help make our property tax situation better by keeping informed with what is currently being considered in Legislation and what I might bring to light with our Legislators to take to Legislation.
APPLY EXEMPTIONS
COMMUNICATE with and LEARN from other ASSESSORS
APPLY EXEMPTIONS
Inform citizens of the exemptions that are available to them and ensure that, if you qualify for an exemption, it is fully implemented for you.
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Endorsements
Kelli Ward, former candidate for US Senate
Kelli Ward, former candidate for US Senate
Kelli Ward, former candidate for US Senate
"I wholeheartedly endorse Sherra Kissee for Gila County Assessor. She has the leadership experience, intelligence, and talent that is needed in this position. She is running for the right reasons - she has a servant’s heart and she is ready to work for the people. She will never abandon her responsibility to the people who elect her.
"I wholeheartedly endorse Sherra Kissee for Gila County Assessor. She has the leadership experience, intelligence, and talent that is needed in this position. She is running for the right reasons - she has a servant’s heart and she is ready to work for the people. She will never abandon her responsibility to the people who elect her. It’s time for competence, transparency, and accountability in the Assessor’s office and that’s what Gila county will get when you elect Sherra!"
David Marshall, State Rep. Dist. 7
Kelli Ward, former candidate for US Senate
Kelli Ward, former candidate for US Senate
Jim Lamon, former candidate for US Senate
Kelli Ward, former candidate for US Senate
Tom Morrissey, former Mayor of Payson and current candidate for Gila County Sheriff
Tom Morrissey, former Mayor of Payson and current candidate for Gila County Sheriff
David Alger Sr., former candidate for Arizona House of Representatives, District 24.
Tom Morrissey, former Mayor of Payson and current candidate for Gila County Sheriff