Two Republicans are seeking to become the Warren County assessor. Incumbent Wendy S. Nordwald is facing a primary challenge from Andrew Smith in the Aug. 2 election. Because no other parties entered …
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Two running for county assessor
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By Joe Barker, Record Staff Writer
Two Republicans are seeking to become the Warren County assessor.Incumbent Wendy S. Nordwald is facing a primary challenge from Andrew Smith in the Aug. 2 election.Because no other parties entered a candidate in the race, the winner of the Republican primary will win the position.A questionnaire was sent out to each candidate and their responses are listed below. The candidates are presented in alphabetical order. Wendy S. NordwaldNordwald, 47, lives in Warrenton. She has served as the assessor since 2005.While serving as assessor, Nordwald said she has put in time and hours to make the office more efficient, organized and better prepared. While in office, she has introduced Digital GIS Mapping and Imaging, current plat books, a modern computer system, and a public website.Also during her tenure, the county introduced an online search for real estate and personal property that allows county residents to file their yearly declarations online.If elected for another term, Nordwald said she will continue to serve the taxpayers and citizens. She said she will work to ensure all property is assessed fairly, equally, equitably and conservatively.In her next term, she would like to improve the services and hosted web-based data provided to residents, taxpayers and abstractors offered online. She would also like to improve new 3-D imagery and provide credit and debit card transaction capabilities for all customers. Andrew SmithSmith, 69, lives in Innsbrook. He is currently an attorney and CPA.While he has never held public office, Smith said he is running for assessor because he would like to restore the “service” to the conduct of public service.Smith said he would operate the assessor’s office as fairly, efficiently and economically as possible. He said he would avoid conflict with taxpayers and accept reasonable evidence of value presented by a property owner.Smith said he would bring a temperament to the office that recognizes the rights of owners and taxpayers and the responsibility of government. He said he would try to avoid the “government versus taxpayer” attitude.
