Candidate: Timothy M Reynard

Candidate's Statement

Tim Reynard  ─  4160 N. Indianhead Road, Hernando, FL 34442

352-423-1443

Email: Reynard2020@yahoo.com

I value Citrus County

OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY

Currently Deputy of Appraisal, Citrus County Property Appraiser's office specializing in the defense of high value commercial property assessments since 2014.  Work directly for the current Property Appraiser in formal appeals and litigation cases, along with advising and training the staff in the best appraisal principles and practices.  Currently working on the Task Force of Property Appraisers state-wide to monitor FEMA flood insurance criteria.  Over 33 years as an appraiser of both residential and commercial property, including much of that experience on the side of the property owners in eminent domain road right-of-way legal cases.  Qualified as a real estate appraisal expert in legal proceedings in eight Florida counties and as an appraiser in Federal cases.

EDUCATION

Appraisal Institute required education to become and maintain the MAI designated, including over 1,000 hours of education and 4,500 hours of reviewed work experience from a MAI panel, demonstration appraisal report, and comprehensive exam.

Xavier University, Columbus, Ohio Campus – Graduate level studies in management and finance

Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio – Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration

Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Institute for Financial Education, Chicago, Illinois

Many appraisal courses from the Appraisal Institute, Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Association of Eminent Domain Professionals (AEDP), International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO), and Appraisal University

DESIGNATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

MAI designated member of The Appraisal Institute since 1994 – the most prestigious appraisal designation from the largest professional organization of real estate appraisers in the world.

State Certified General Real Estate Appraiser RZ1969 – State of Florida

International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)

Certified Florida Evaluator (CFE) designation from the Department of Revenue

PERSONAL

Married to Marilyn (43 years), son Jared, dog Shirey

Enjoy playing drums, gardening and remodeling projects

PLATFORM

Working with the Property Appraiser and senior staff has given me the knowledge and experience to continue this strong and stable working environment within the Property Appraiser's office, with integrity and fairness.  I intend to build on the current stability while seeking to integrate my ideas and vision into the operation of the office. 

On the positive side we have implemented a new web-based software platform to make the assessment process more efficient and reliable.  We encourage our staff to improve their professional qualifications and administrative skills.  We also promote a pleasant office environment so that everyone enjoys coming to work.  We want to stay transparent, helpful and informative to the residents of Citrus County.

Unfortunately, we are constantly challenged in the legal arena by the big, powerhouse corporations that seek to have their values reduced below fair market value shifting their burden to the residents.  That puts us in a defensive position that takes strong appraisal and legal skills to withstand.  I have worked to support our assessment values in Value Adjustment Board hearings and in litigation cases for over 5 years.  Much of my 33-year appraisal career has been in defending property owners in appraisal litigation.  It is important to advocate for the citizens of Citrus County because if the big corporation's taxes are reduced, yours go up.

MISSION

My mission is to maintain that knowledgeable and experienced leadership that it takes to value all property in Citrus County fairly and equitably in line with fair market value, and to promote personal, economic, and religious liberty, away from political controls.

If you want what I want, knowing the job like I do, you want:

• Someone with 30+ years of high-level appraiser experience,
• Someone who has worked with the current Property Appraiser and leadership team in the property appraiser's office for 5+ years,
• Someone who has worked with and knows the people that they will manage,
• Someone who has the knowledge and skill to defend fair values against the big, powerhouse corporations and keep taxes fair and equitable,
• Someone who has first-hand knowledge of the administrative issues they will face,
• Someone who doesn't have to spend months and years learning the job.

If you would like to get involved and become a volunteer, get a yard sign, or donate, please send me an email: Reynard2020@yahoo.com

Website: Reynard2020.com