-Hello, my name is Dominique Scarimbolo, and I am running
for King County Assessor.
I am not a career politician.
I'm a small family business owner, property owner, and
somebody who has spent years researching government codes,
regulations, and property tax systems firsthand.
I've dealt with property tax appeals, done many
public records requests, and been involved
in many other processes that for sure leave
people feeling frustrated, unheard, and confused.
The Assessor's Office should not be complicated.
Taxpayers should easily be able to understand how their property
value was determined, why it may have changed, and how
to effectively challenge it if they don't agree with it.
I also believe uniformity matters.
Similar properties should be assessed under
consistent standards and methodologies
throughout King County.
Taxpayers should not be left wondering whether one
area or property type or group is being treated
differently than another.
Public confidence depends on a process that is
transparent, understandable, and consistently applied.
And taxpayers should not need specialized knowledge
or expensive help just to understand that process.
Government works best when it stays focused on the
responsibilities they were created to perform,
which is also first and foremost to serve we the
people, not figure out ways to generate more tax revenue.
The Assessor's Office should provide fair and
accurate assessments, clear information, and a process
people can have confidence in.
If elected, my goal is simple: open the books,
increase transparency, improve accessibility,
and put taxpayers first.