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Stephanie earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of North Texas. She is a mother. 

Stephanie Cooksey's campaign for county tax assessor-collector is her first run for public office. 

As of September 7, 2024, Stephanie Cooksey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Promises to create a more transparent and accountable tax assessment system.

Pledges to form a more "transparent and accountable tax assessment system."

Believes tax assessment should focus on people, ensuring fair tax distribution and effective use of community resources.

Wants to use technology to simplify the tax system.

- Pledges to form a more "transparent and accountable tax assessment system."
- Believes tax assessment should focus on people, ensuring fair tax distribution and effective use of community resources.
- Wants to use technology to simplify the tax system.

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Promises to uphold the values of service, transparency, and efficiency in office.

- Promises to uphold the values of service, transparency, and efficiency in office.

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Promises to ensure fairness and accessibility within the tax assessment system.

Believes taxes are crucial for funding essential services, infrastructure, and community programs.

Believes in "transparency" in administration.

Stephanie Cooksey is a mother who has lived and raised her sons in Collin County.

As of September 12, 2024, Stephanie Cooksey’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ballotpedia, Scott Grigg

Scott holds a degree in accounting and ministries from Harding University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas. He lives in Sachse with his wife, Amy. He is a Christian. 

Scott is a Certified Fraud Examiner. He currently works as a legal clerk for Collin County. He previously worked as an internal auditor and financial operations manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office and as a seminar instructor for the Institute of Internal Auditors. He also worked as a senior auditor at The Aaron's Company, Inc., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Tyson Foods, and Walmart. 

Scott Grigg ran for Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector in 2020, but he did not win. 

Plans to ensure taxpayer funds are "not wasted and spent wisely."

- Supports protecting property rights.
- Plans to ensure taxpayer funds are "not wasted and spent wisely."

Believes in serving the taxpayers of Collin County and promoting conservative values.

Believes it is important for all elected officials to be accountable to taxpayers and inform them of amounts collected and distributed to cities and schools they serve.

Wants to reduce property taxes to prevent citizens from being taxed out of their homes.

- Supports conservative values.
- Believes it is important for all elected officials to be accountable to taxpayers and inform them of amounts collected and distributed to cities and schools they serve.
- Wants to reduce property taxes to prevent citizens from being taxed out of their homes.

Plans to ensure the tax office is transparent and keeps the public informed of office affairs.

Plans to have town hall meetings and meet the tax collector events during the year.

Said "As the tax collector, I will be a source of knowledge to learn how the property tax system works, how to protest high appraisals, and keep up with the budget process to ensure that their money is protected and not wasted."

Plans to work with lawmakers in Austin to help reduce property taxes and reform tax laws to benefit taxpayers.

Believes it is important for him to have strong relationships with members of the legislature so he can inform them of taxpayers' concerns.

Said "I am active in the community and have every intention to continue to be so."

- Plans to ensure the tax office is transparent and keeps the public informed of office affairs.
- Promises to be accessible to taxpayers.
- Plans to have town hall meetings and meet the tax collector events during the year.
- Said "As the tax collector, I will be a source of knowledge to learn how the property tax system works, how to protest high appraisals, and keep up with the budget process to ensure that their money is protected and not wasted."
- Plans to work with lawmakers in Austin to help reduce property taxes and reform tax laws to benefit taxpayers.
- Believes it is important for him to have strong relationships with members of the legislature so he can inform them of taxpayers' concerns.
- Said "I am active in the community and have every intention to continue to be so."

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Scott Grigg recently married Amy and they live in Sachse. None.

Scott Grigg is a Certified Fraud Examiner with over 35 years of experience in finance, accounting, and audit. He has held positions such as Senior Auditor, Trainer, Regional Audit Supervisor, and Seminar Instructor for the Institute of Internal Auditors. He currently serves as a legal clerk in Justice Court 3 and previously served in the Auditor’s office as an Internal Auditor and Financial Operations Manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office.

Scott Grigg has served the taxpayers of Collin County since 2013, including over 3 years auditing the tax office and over 2 years as the Financial Operations Manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office.

Believes in leveraging experience from multi-billion dollar corporations to enhance county financial management.

Believes his experience in managing funds from property taxes and motor vehicle fees will ensure proper accounting and submission to the correct entities.

Said he "has always been accessible to the tax payers by making his contact information public..."

As County Treasurer, he has proudly served the tax payers of Collin County since 2013.

Believes in fair and transparent tax practices.

Believes in maintaining professionalism in the County Tax Office.

Believes his experience auditing the tax office is beneficial for tax policy development.

Believes his experience as a real estate professional and certified expert has given him a strong understanding of the property tax system, allowing him to assist many taxpayers with their property tax-related questions.

Believes his accounting knowledge will help manage office finances.

Believes Scott conveys a good image and knowledge of the tax office.

Has unresolved reconciliation transactions.

Believes in taking time and effort to train staff.

As a tax assessor, Scott instituted cross training for an efficient team.

As Financial Operation Manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office, spent over 2 years managing financial operations and ensuring accurate tax assessments and collections.