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John R. Ames

DEMOCRAT

John R. Ames is running for Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector.

Personal background

John attends Duncanville First Baptist Church where he is a member of the choir.

Professional background

John used to be the director of taxation for the Desoto Joint Tax Office. He also worked in the City of Garland Tax Office.

Political background

John R. Ames is currently the county tax assessor-collector in Dallas County, Texas. He was first elected in 2008 and is serving his 4th term.

Financial Management

As county tax assessor-collector, one of his major accomplishments has been to refund over $45 million in erroneous payments back to citizens of Dallas County.

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Taxes

As county tax assessor-collector, has achieved property tax collections of over 99%.

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Administration

Says his personal philosophy is to "...remember that customers are the job and not an interruption to the job.”

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