Rebecca Hardy is running for Place 1 on the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors. She is a Fort Worth native and has a background in real estate and property management. Hardy believes that her experience in the industry will help her make informed decisions regarding property appraisals in Tarrant County.

Rebecca Hardy candidate for Tarrant Appraisal District Place 1

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Rebecca Hardy, Nonprofit CEO  
Website: www.HardyforTAD.com  
Why are you running for office?  
I’m running because property owners deserve a voice on the Board. I’m a taxpayer and community leader, not an appraisal expert, but I believe government should be transparent, accountable and responsive to the people it serves.

Q&A: Meet the candidates running for Place 1 on the Tarrant Appraisal District board

Rebecca Hardy is a nonprofit CEO and has a background in real estate and property management.

Meet the candidates for Tarrant Appraisal District Place 1 - Roanoke

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Rebecca is a first-time candidate for political office.

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What are the biggest challenges facing the Tarrant Appraisal District?  
I believe TAD needs to make the appraisal process easier for ordinary property owners to understand and navigate. The district also needs to keep improving its technology, communicate more clearly and balance the need for accurate property values with the real financial pressures facing taxpayers.

How do you plan to address these issues?  
I’ll listen, ask questions and advocate for practical improvements that make TAD more accessible to taxpayers. That means clearer communication, better online tools and a simpler process for challenging property values. I’ll also push for responsible spending and make sure taxpayer concerns are heard in Board decisions.

What would your top priorities be if you are elected?  
My priorities are simple: put taxpayers first, improve transparency and make TAD easier to deal with. I want property owners to understand how their values are determined, know how to challenge them when necessary and feel like they have a fair opportunity to be heard.

What is your approach to reviewing the county's reappraisal plan?  
I’ll approach the plan from the perspective of a property owner: Does it provide stability, predictability and fairness? I support less frequent residential appraisals and believe significant increases should be backed by evidence. TAD’s job is to determine property values, not to raise them simply because a taxing entity needs...

About Me

As a board member, my focus would be straightforward: responsible oversight, open communication and accountability to Tarrant County taxpayers. Property owners deserve an appraisal district that follows the law, uses public funds wisely and treats every taxpayer with professionalism and respect.

Hardy For TAD

Advocates clearer communication, better online tools, and a simpler process for property owners to challenge property values.

Supports less frequent residential appraisals and requiring evidence for significant increases in property values.

Supports less frequent residential appraisals and requires evidence for significant property value increases.

Plans to provide responsible oversight, communicate openly, promote accountability, and spend responsibly at the appraisal district.

- Advocates clearer communication, better online tools, and a simpler process for property owners to challenge property values.
- Supports less frequent residential appraisals and requires evidence for significant property value increases.
- Plans to provide responsible oversight, communicate openly, promote accountability, and spend responsibly at the appraisal district.

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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.