Marty Haynes Raises Over $50,000 Thus Far In Assessor Bid

  • Friday, October 9, 2015

County Commissioner Marty Haynes said he has raised over $50,000 since announcing his candidacy to be the next Hamilton County assessor of property on Aug. 3.

He said he has had contributions from more than 100 individuals and businesses that live and work throughout Hamilton County.  

Commissioner Haynes and Sterling Jetton, a former assessor employee, are the only announced candidates thus far to take the place of Bill Bennett, who is retiring.

“I am extremely humbled by all of support and encouragement I’ve received since announcing my candidacy nearly 10 weeks ago,” said Commissioner Haynes.  “The citizens of Hamilton County deserve and expect proven leadership in government.  Earning the trust of voters through my voting record and business approach to government speak louder than words.”

His campaign said, "With more than 30 years of private sector experience, Commissioner Haynes currently works for the largest foundry supply house in North America where he manages a business budget of more than $4 million annually and collaborates with at least 500 clients throughout the region.  Using this executive experience, Commissioner Haynes has served on the Hamilton County Commission since 2012 where he has voted for balanced budgets with no tax increases and established the public’s online access to each district’s discretionary spending.

"The assessor of property – a constitutional office – is responsible for setting the appraised value on each parcel of land in Hamilton County.  This administrative position operates according to strict guidelines and regulations established by state law overseeing a $3.5 million budget and managing 40 employees who serve Hamilton County property owners and taxpayers.  Both Bill Bennett, the retiring incumbent, and his predecessor, Claude Ramsey, were elected to the Assessor’s Office following successful business careers while serving on the Hamilton County Commission."

Commissioner Haynes said, “As we know and have experienced in the past, business experience and effective leadership serve the public better than bureaucratic management.”

“Commissioner Haynes’ message resonates with voters who have elected business leaders to this very post since 1980 and value executive leadership," said Barry Watson, chairman of the Finance Committee for Marty Haynes’ Assessor of Property campaign. “The campaign has six scheduled friend and fundraising events over the next 30 days, and we welcome folks to join Marty’s campaign.”

 The assessor election will be included on the March 1, 2016 ballot along with the GOP presidential hopefuls. Early voting starts on Feb. 10, 2016

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