Rob Mitchell (Rutherford County Assessor of Property, Tennessee, candidate 2024)
Rob Mitchell (Republican Party) ran for election to Rutherford County Assessor of Property in Tennessee on August 6, 2024.[1]
Elections
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Rob Mitchell completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Mitchell's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Rob Mitchell has a proven track record of success as Rutherford County Assessor of Property. Under his leadership, the office has been recognized for its innovative use of technology, its commitment to efficiency, and its dedication to public service.
Here are just a few of Mitchell’s accomplishments:
-Implemented Smart Rutherford, a technology-driven platform that allows citizens to receive assessment notices via email, saving taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars per year.
-Returned over four million dollars back to Rutherford County citizens by using innovative office efficiencies.
-Was the first and only elected official to utilize a state grant to replace old vehicles with fuel-efficient hybrid vehicles.
-Achieved the Excellence in Operation award from the Tennessee Association of Assessing Officers, which was the first and only time the office won the award. He has also won four consecutive Three Star Awards from the same organization.
-Through technology use, Mitchell was able to operate his office with thirty percent less staff during a period of tremendous growth.
-Created a public information template which he shares with other Assessors to assist in helping them to inform their citizens.
-Won the John C. Donehoo Award from the International Association of Assessing Officers and is a regular contributor of articles and ideas to share with Assessors nationally. He is one of only five Tennesseans to ever win this award and the only one who was not a statewide
- Accurate Assessments
- Government Transparency
- Efficient use of tax payer money
I am passionate about making government more responsive to the needs of the citizens. Government must be transparent in order to gain and maintain the public trust.
State Representative Charlie Baum, State Senator Shane reeves, State Representative Tim Rudd, Commissioner Anthony Johnson, Commissioner Paul Johnson
Working at Service Merchandise through high school and college.
Cuban Missile Crisis ;JFK Assassination I was five and six.
John Adams, Teddy Roosevelt , JFK and Reagan
Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, and an honest commitment to service are necessary to properly serve. It must be noted that the ability to form consensus is imperative .
One must have an unwavering desire to listen, improve processes and constantly improve the structure of operations while effectively communicating complex ideas to the public.
Profiles in Courage
Honest, Hardworking, innovative
I want to improve processes in local government operation which enable citizens to better understand and interact with local government.
I believe everyone is good and would never do anything that isn't in the best interests of everyone.
Somewhere over the Rainbow
Profiles in Courage is my favorite book because it illustrates how individuals can place the good of their county ahead of personal glory or gain.
I thought I heard onions singing Bee Gees song in the produce section of the grocery store. But it was only the chives talking.
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[1] ↑ Submitted to Ballotpedia's candidate survey in 2023.
