SPEAKER_03 1:19
No, not originally. I moved here right after college. So I've been here 40 years. I moved here in 1986. I'm originally from rural South Texas. I was reared on a small family subsistence farm in rural South Texas. I'm the 11th child of 12 children. So I shared everything before I left home.

September 9th - Chris Ehlinger running for HCAD and BABETTE'S FEAST writer Courtney Costello

Chris’ college career wasn’t a party. It was a constant struggle to make rent and keep the college cashier’s office at bay. But Chris got it done.

He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Accounting and Finance and sat for the CPA Exam.

About Chris

Chris began his career as an Accountant/CPA with a Big Five Accounting Firm in Houston. While working in Public Accounting, Chris made time to obtain his MBA from the University of Houston at night.

SPEAKER_03 4:55
I live in Timbergrove Manor, and it's just next to the Heights area. I said, think of Leave It to Beaver neighborhood in the in the 50s show. Yes. That's the neighborhood.

Chris Ehlinger is originally from rural South Texas. He earned a degree in accounting and finance from Texas A&M and an MBA from the University of Houston. He lives in Timbergrove Manor, near the Heights.

Education and Career

Chris’ college career wasn’t a party. It was a constant struggle to make rent and keep the college cashier’s office at bay. But Chris got it done.

He graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Accounting and Finance and sat for the CPA Exam.

Chris began his career as an Accountant/CPA with a Big Five Accounting Firm in Houston.

Chris began his career as an Accountant/CPA with a Big Five Accounting Firm in Houston. While working in Public Accounting, Chris made time to obtain his MBA from the University of Houston at night.

Chris had always wanted to go into Banking, and after a few years in Public Accounting he did so, embarking on a 20+ year career in community banking.

Chris had always wanted to go into Banking, and after a few years in Public Accounting he did so, embarking on a 20+ year career in community banking. During those years, Chris specialized in real estate transactions, asset valuations, and risk management, eventually progressing to the level of CFO of a bank. Chris has also worked in logistics, and non-profit management.

Chris Ehlinger began his career as an accountant and certified public accountant with a Big Five accounting firm in Houston. He later worked in community banking, specializing in real estate transactions, asset valuations, and risk management, and became chief financial officer of a bank. He has also worked in logistics and nonprofit management.

Chris began his career as an accountant and certified public accountant with a Big Five accounting firm in Houston. He later worked in community banking, specializing in real estate transactions, asset valuations, and risk management, and became chief financial officer of a bank. He has also worked in logistics and nonprofit management.

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SPEAKER_03 22:09
It is an it's an unpaid volunteer position at that too. So I feel like my extensive community banking experience is directly related to this office and in so many ways. And I just feel like it's a great fit for both me and the district. I've talked to several of the members of the current board, and they already said, Chris, you're already overqualified. You know, the fact that you're a banker and a loan officer, and you know, know the appraisal.
And and you know, being a you know, former certified public accountant, because oh, that just adds extra, you know, meaning to it because you know what you're doing, you know. I feel like once people understand how important the appraisal district is in everyday life, I think they will see it in a different light. And so I just want to get that message out there to everyone in Harris County. I'm just a regular, you know, citizen of the of the city, you know.
I made this my home and I want to keep it my home. And I and I, you know, I realize that appraisals are kind of a double-edged sword. And this is kind of what a lot of people I think don't get is if you set appraisal values or the fair market value too high, it makes it unaffordable for a lot of residents here, both renters and owners. If you set it too low, then essential government services can't happen. Your fire, your police protection, they can't get funded if you don't have enough tax revenue.
So it's a it's a fine line of how to get that those numbers to work for you know all the taxing authorities out there.

Meet Chris
I'm running for HCAD because the taxpayers of Harris County deserve fair property valuations

Vote for me in the November 3rd general election for Harris Central Appraisal District (HCAD) Board and ensure the board keeps their promise to provide accurate property value appraisals for all Harris County taxpayers.

Chris Ehlinger for Harris Central Appraisal District

Said appraisal values should balance housing affordability with revenue for essential public services.

Calls for fair and accurate property valuations for Harris County taxpayers.

- Said appraisal values should balance housing affordability with revenue for essential public services.
- Calls for fair and accurate property valuations for Harris County taxpayers.

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- Calls for fair and accurate property valuations for Harris County taxpayers.

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- A board of directors member is an elected official who serves on the governing board of a special district, such as a municipal utility district (MUD).

- The board is responsible for overseeing the district’s operations, finances, and services, including utilities like water, wastewater, drainage, and infrastructure.

- Board members approve budgets, set tax rates or service fees, and make decisions about contracts and infrastructure projects within the district.

- The board ensures that the district complies with state laws and operates under the oversight of agencies such as the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

- In many districts, the board consists of five members elected by residents. Directors must meet eligibility requirements, including being at least 18 years old, a Texas resident, and either a qualified voter or property owner within the district.

An official who oversees utilities, finances, and services in a district.