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Richard "Rich" A. Ford

Lake County Assessor/Recorder

Candidate for Lake County Assessor/Recorder

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About Lake County Assessor/Recorder

The County (Tax) Assessor/Recorder is a joint position responsible for locating all taxable property in the County and identifying their ownership, establishing a taxable value for all property subject to property taxation, maintaining public records, and collecting City revenues from the recording of legal documents.
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Term length
2023 – 2026
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Next election
November 3, 2026
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