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Ballotpedia, Scott Grigg

Scott holds a degree in accounting and ministries from Harding University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas. He lives in Sachse with his wife, Amy. He is a Christian. 

Scott is a Certified Fraud Examiner. He currently works as a legal clerk for Collin County. He previously worked as an internal auditor and financial operations manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office and as a seminar instructor for the Institute of Internal Auditors. He also worked as a senior auditor at The Aaron's Company, Inc., Coca-Cola Enterprises, Tyson Foods, and Walmart. 

Scott Grigg ran for Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector in 2020, but he did not win. 

Plans to ensure taxpayer funds are "not wasted and spent wisely."

- Supports protecting property rights.
- Plans to ensure taxpayer funds are "not wasted and spent wisely."

Financial Management

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Believes in serving the taxpayers of Collin County and promoting conservative values.

Believes it is important for all elected officials to be accountable to taxpayers and inform them of amounts collected and distributed to cities and schools they serve.

Wants to reduce property taxes to prevent citizens from being taxed out of their homes.

- Supports conservative values.
- Believes it is important for all elected officials to be accountable to taxpayers and inform them of amounts collected and distributed to cities and schools they serve.
- Wants to reduce property taxes to prevent citizens from being taxed out of their homes.

Taxes

Plans to ensure the tax office is transparent and keeps the public informed of office affairs.

Plans to have town hall meetings and meet the tax collector events during the year.

Said "As the tax collector, I will be a source of knowledge to learn how the property tax system works, how to protest high appraisals, and keep up with the budget process to ensure that their money is protected and not wasted."

Plans to work with lawmakers in Austin to help reduce property taxes and reform tax laws to benefit taxpayers.

Believes it is important for him to have strong relationships with members of the legislature so he can inform them of taxpayers' concerns.

Said "I am active in the community and have every intention to continue to be so."

- Plans to ensure the tax office is transparent and keeps the public informed of office affairs.
- Promises to be accessible to taxpayers.
- Plans to have town hall meetings and meet the tax collector events during the year.
- Said "As the tax collector, I will be a source of knowledge to learn how the property tax system works, how to protest high appraisals, and keep up with the budget process to ensure that their money is protected and not wasted."
- Plans to work with lawmakers in Austin to help reduce property taxes and reform tax laws to benefit taxpayers.
- Believes it is important for him to have strong relationships with members of the legislature so he can inform them of taxpayers' concerns.
- Said "I am active in the community and have every intention to continue to be so."

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Scott Grigg recently married Amy and they live in Sachse. None.

Scott Grigg is a Certified Fraud Examiner with over 35 years of experience in finance, accounting, and audit. He has held positions such as Senior Auditor, Trainer, Regional Audit Supervisor, and Seminar Instructor for the Institute of Internal Auditors. He currently serves as a legal clerk in Justice Court 3 and previously served in the Auditor’s office as an Internal Auditor and Financial Operations Manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office.

Scott Grigg has served the taxpayers of Collin County since 2013, including over 3 years auditing the tax office and over 2 years as the Financial Operations Manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office.

Believes in leveraging experience from multi-billion dollar corporations to enhance county financial management.

Believes his experience in managing funds from property taxes and motor vehicle fees will ensure proper accounting and submission to the correct entities.

As a tax assessor, helped many taxpayers with their property tax questions by holding several free seminars and meeting one-on-one with tax payers.

As County Treasurer, he has proudly served the tax payers of Collin County since 2013.

Believes in fair and transparent tax practices.

Believes in maintaining professionalism in the County Tax Office.

Believes his experience auditing the tax office is beneficial for tax policy development.

Believes his experience as a real estate professional and certified expert has given him a strong understanding of the property tax system, allowing him to assist many taxpayers with their property tax-related questions.

Believes his accounting knowledge will help manage office finances.

Believes Scott conveys a good image and knowledge of the tax office.

Has unresolved reconciliation transactions.

Believes in taking time and effort to train staff.

As a tax assessor, Scott instituted cross training for an efficient team.

As Financial Operation Manager for the Tax Assessor Collector’s Office, spent over 2 years managing financial operations and ensuring accurate tax assessments and collections.

Believes the county needs a leader with honesty and integrity to modernize the tax office.

Believes Collin County needs "fresh ideas and consistent review of operations."

Believes in strong security measures, highlighting that his administration collected $3 billion through enhanced security efforts.

Worked as a Sheriff's Office Security Guard.

Supports Scott Grigg for Collin County Tax Assessor, saying, "Experience, integrity and servant leadership are Scott Grigg's qualities for Collin County Tax Assessor. I support his candidacy.”

As a Paul Harris Fellowship member, he continues to support his community through financial contributions and volunteer work.

Supports the administration of police departments by retired military veterans and retired local police officers.

Supports the administration of the school district.

Member of the McKinney Tea Party and Grass Roots McKinney.

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County Tax Assessor-Collector

Said he "has always been accessible to the tax payers by making his contact information public..."