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Jan Becker earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Management in part from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and finished her degree at the University of Phoenix. Jan is also a graduate of the EXCEL Management Development Program in Local Government Management from the University of Georgia. Jan and her husband have resided in Cobb County since 1992 and they have two adult children and one grandson.  

Jan Becker took an early retirement in 2021. Previously, she worked as a licensed real estate broker and served in the Tax Commissioners Office for 12 years. Jan took on roles such as Director of Motor Vehicles, Bankruptcy and Mobile Home Manager, and Levy Manager. 


Jan Becker's campaign for Tax Commissioner in Cobb County is her first entry into politics. 

Plans to "stop the wasteful spending of taxpayer funds and the self-glorification of the position of tax commissioner."

Said, "My office would be an open book with no secrets needing to be hidden."

Said, "One of my goals is to simplify and streamline tax processes in order to make it easier to pay taxes and reduce administrative burdens."

Promises to "implement measures and methods that will increase accountability and responsiveness to [people's] concerns."

- Plans to "stop the wasteful spending of taxpayer funds and the self-glorification of the position of tax commissioner."
- Said, "My office would be an open book with no secrets needing to be hidden."
- Said, "One of my goals is to simplify and streamline tax processes in order to make it easier to pay taxes and reduce administrative burdens."
- Promises to "implement measures and methods that will increase accountability and responsiveness to [people's] concerns."

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Jan Becker

Tax Commissioners are elected at the county level, and their job is to oversee most phases of the taxing process. These responsibilities include billing, collecting, processing, and distributing taxes. They are generally in charge of property taxes, solid waste fees, public utilities, and renewing your vehicle tag. Notably, the Tax Commissioner does not determine how much taxes you pay. Because taxes are a source of revenue for counties, the tax commissioners’ work is ultimately beneficial to individual cities, education, transportation, and other local services. In addition to administering tax laws, the department is responsible for enforcing laws and  regulations pertaining to the control of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Georgia as well as motor vehicle license plate and title administration.

Oversees the taxing process in the county