37th Annual Legal Seminar on AD Valorem Taxation

Dallas County, Meet the Tax Assessor

John attends Duncanville First Baptist Church where he is a member of the choir.

John used to be the director of taxation for the Desoto Joint Tax Office. He also worked in the City of Garland Tax Office.

John R. Ames is currently the county tax assessor-collector in Dallas County, Texas. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his 4th term.

As county tax assessor-collector, one of his major accomplishments has been to refund over $45 million in erroneous payments back to citizens of Dallas County.

- As county tax assessor-collector, one of his major accomplishments has been to refund over $45 million in erroneous payments back to citizens of Dallas County.

Financial Management

As county tax assessor-collector, has achieved property tax collections of over 99%.

- As county tax assessor-collector, has achieved property tax collections of over 99%.

Taxes

Says his personal philosophy is to "...remember that customers are the job and not an interruption to the job.”

- Says his personal philosophy is to "...remember that customers are the job and not an interruption to the job.”

Administration

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John R. Ames

John attends Duncanville First Baptist church where he is a member of the choir.

Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector

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