Tax Assessment Work Group

Description: 

The Tax Assessment Work Group is charged to evaluate the policies, processes, and procedures used by the Orange County Tax Office to assess property values. The Work Group will provide feedback and input to a consultant retained by the County to make recommendations on changes and enhancements to the tax assesment process that will improve and ensure the accuracy and fairness of property assessments. In addition to the 3 County Commissioners, 2 District 1 community representatives, and 2 District 2 community representatives who are all appointed by the BOCC, the Work Group also includes 7 designated positions.

Meeting Time and Date TBD TBD Contact Person Tara May
Meeting Place TBD Contact Phone 919-245-2125
Number of Positions 15 Contact E-Mail tmay@orangecountync.gov
Terms   Length  

Member Name and Term Information

Shereese Alston Residency Req:   Special Representation: Representative from Property Tax Justice Coalition 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Delores Bailey Residency Req:   Special Representation: Non-Profit Housing Provider 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Neal Bench Residency Req:   Special Representation: Community Representative - District 1 
First Appointed: 10/7/2025  Current Appointment: 10/7/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
Marilyn Carter Residency Req:   Special Representation: County Commissioner 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
John Ferguson Residency Req:   Special Representation: Community Representative - District 2 
First Appointed: 10/7/2025  Current Appointment: 10/7/2025 
Township: Eno Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
Amy Fowler Residency Req:   Special Representation: County Commissioner 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
Nancy Freeman Residency Req:   Special Representation: Tax Administrator 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township:  Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Wil Glenn Residency Req:   Special Representation: Community Relations Director 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township:  Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Kate Millard Residency Req:   Special Representation: Community Representative - District 2 
First Appointed: 10/7/2025  Current Appointment: 10/7/2025 
Township: Little River Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
Travis Myren Residency Req:   Special Representation: County Manager 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township:  Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Phyllis Portie-Ascott Residency Req:   Special Representation: County Commissioner 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township: Hillsborough Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
Caitlin Saunders Residency Req:   Special Representation: Community Representative - District 1 
First Appointed: 10/7/2025  Current Appointment: 10/7/2025 
Township: Chapel Hill Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: 1 
Paul Slack Residency Req:   Special Representation: Director of Civil Rights & Civic Life 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township:  Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Hudson Vaughan Residency Req:   Special Representation: Representative from NC Housing Coalition 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township:  Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms:  
Kirk Vaughn Residency Req:   Special Representation: Budget Director 
First Appointed: 9/16/2025  Current Appointment: 9/16/2025 
Township:  Expiration: 10/31/2028  Number of Terms: