My RTB Mesa County Treasurer Candidate Questionnaire Answers

Restore the Balance Colorado recently invited me to participate in its candidate questionnaire and evaluation process. I chose not to participate in their scoring and editorial process, but I do believe the questions they asked are fair questions that voters may be interested in hearing me answer.

My concern was not with answering the questions. Rather, I was uncomfortable turning my responses over to an outside organization to be scored, rated, selectively quoted, or editorialized. I believe voters are best served by seeing my answers in their entirety and making their own judgments about where I stand.

So, in the interest of transparency, I am publishing the questions and my complete responses directly. Nothing has been scored or interpreted for you. These are simply my answers, in my own words.

Why do you want to serve as Mesa County Treasurer?

My interest in the Treasurer’s Office really began after participating in Inside Mesa County and learning more about how county government operates. Through that experience, and conversations with then-Treasurer Sheila Reiner, I gained a much better understanding of the important role the Treasurer plays in county government.

The more I learned about the office, the more I realized that my background in business, finance, leadership and public service aligns well with the responsibilities of County Treasurer.

This is not a policymaking office. It is an administrative and fiduciary office entrusted with collecting, safeguarding, investing and distributing taxpayer dollars. I believe my experience and temperament are well suited for that responsibility.

I want to bring strong leadership, excellent customer service, transparency and sound financial stewardship to the office while continuing to build on the good work already being done there.

What education, qualifications and experience will you bring to this position?

I hold both a bachelor’s degree and a doctorate and have spent the past 23 years owning and operating a healthcare practice in Grand Junction. Running a small business requires managing budgets, employees, payroll, contracts, regulatory requirements and long-term financial planning. It also requires providing excellent customer service every day.

I have also served for more than a decade on the board of my statewide professional association, including serving as its president. That experience involved organizational leadership, budgeting, legislative issues and working with people who often had differing viewpoints.

In addition, I have served on my church’s finance board and on the board of the Pregnancy Center, along with other community and civic involvement.

Those experiences have taught me the importance of accountability, attention to detail, working collaboratively with others and remembering that the money entrusted to an organization does not belong to the person managing it.

As County Treasurer, that principle becomes even more important: these are taxpayer dollars, and they should be managed accordingly.

What in your view are the main responsibilities of a County Treasurer in Colorado?

The County Treasurer is primarily a statutory administrative and fiduciary office. Its responsibilities are established in Colorado law, particularly Titles 30, 38 and 39 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.

Among the Treasurer’s primary responsibilities are collecting property taxes, accurately accounting for those funds and distributing them to the taxing authorities entitled to receive them.

The Treasurer is also responsible for safeguarding and investing county funds. Those investments should prioritize safety, liquidity, compliance with Colorado law and an appropriate return for taxpayers.

The office also administers delinquent property taxes and the annual tax lien sale.

In Mesa County, the elected Treasurer also serves as the Public Trustee. That adds responsibilities involving deeds of trust, releases and the foreclosure process established under Colorado law.

It is equally important to understand what the Treasurer does not do. The Treasurer does not determine property values, set property tax rates or decide the county budget. Those responsibilities belong to other elected officials and taxing authorities.

The Treasurer’s job is to administer the law fairly, accurately and transparently while protecting the public funds entrusted to the office.

Are you willing to follow the laws and regulations governing County Treasurers?

Yes, absolutely.

The Treasurer takes an oath to uphold the Constitution and laws governing the office. Those laws are not optional, and I would administer them faithfully and consistently.

There may be laws I personally agree or disagree with, but an elected Treasurer does not get to substitute personal preferences for Colorado law.

When changes are needed, they should be pursued through the proper legislative and democratic processes.

Are you planning to join and participate in the Colorado Treasurer’s and Public Trustee Association and follow their recommended practices?

Yes.

I intend to actively participate in the Colorado County Treasurers’ and Public Trustees’ Association and take advantage of the training, institutional knowledge and collaboration it provides.

There is tremendous value in learning from experienced Treasurers and Public Trustees throughout Colorado and sharing best practices among counties.

Recommended practices can be extremely valuable, but ultimately the Treasurer’s responsibility is to follow Colorado law and make decisions that best serve Mesa County taxpayers.

I have already spent considerable time learning from current and former Treasurers and Public Trustees, and I intend to continue doing so if elected.

Do you disagree with any of RTB’s eight principles, and if so, please elaborate?

I agree with a number of the principles Restore the Balance has identified, particularly concepts involving fiscal responsibility, limited government, individual liberty, transparency and accountability.

At the same time, I do not believe candidates or elected officials should pledge allegiance to the platform or principles of any outside political organization.

Organizations can change. Their leadership can change. Their priorities and even their stated principles can change over time.

I govern my life and my campaigns according to my own principles, and voters should evaluate me based upon those principles, my record and how I conduct myself in office.

If elected Treasurer, my responsibility will not be to advance the agenda of Restore the Balance, the Republican Party, or any other outside organization. The Treasurer’s Office should be administered according to the Constitution, Colorado law and the responsibilities assigned to the office.

My allegiance is to God, country, the Constitution, and, if elected, to the oath I take and the citizens I am elected to serve.

That independence is important to me. I am always willing to listen to organizations and individuals across Mesa County, including Restore the Balance, but ultimately I will make decisions based on the law, the responsibilities of the office and what I believe constitutes faithful stewardship of the public trust.

For additional context, below is the response I sent to Restore the Balance explaining why I chose not to participate in their candidate questionnaire and scoring process. I think it’s important to be transparent about both my decision and the reasoning behind it.

Dave Murphy,

Thank you for reaching out and for giving me the opportunity to participate in Restore the Balance’s candidate questionnaire.

After giving it some thought, I’ve decided not to participate in the questionnaire and candidate scoring process.

This isn’t because I’m unwilling to answer the questions. In fact, I think many of the questions are fair and worthwhile, and I’m happy to publicly answer them. My concern is with submitting my answers to an outside organization that will then interpret, score, rate, selectively quote, or editorialize those responses.

I’ve made a conscious decision during this campaign to let voters evaluate me based on my own words, my qualifications, my record, and my understanding of the Treasurer’s Office rather than through a score or rating assigned by a third-party organization.

I also don’t believe elected officials should be expected to pledge themselves to the principles or platform of any outside organization. While I agree with many of the principles Restore the Balance advocates, organizations, leadership, priorities, and even stated principles can change over time.

If elected, my obligation will be to the Constitution, Colorado law, the oath of office, and the citizens of Mesa County—not to a political organization or its scorecard.

For transparency, I do intend to make my answers to the questions publicly available so voters can read them in their entirety and decide for themselves whether they agree with me.

I appreciate what you and others are doing to encourage voters to become informed and engaged, and I hope you understand and respect my decision.

Greg Haitz

Mesa County’s 2027 Budget Challenges: Why Experience and Fiscal Responsibility Matter

Mesa County recently provided an important update on the development of its 2027 budget. The numbers make clear that the County—and potentially the next County Treasurer—could be entering a challenging budget year.

The County is currently working to close a projected $12.5 million gap between requested expenses and available revenue.

Since March, Mesa County has been using priority-based budgeting to evaluate programs based on legal requirements, community reach, cost, and value to taxpayers. That process has identified approximately $4 million in lower-priority programs, efficiencies, and other potential reductions.

That is meaningful progress, but it still leaves a substantial gap that must be addressed.

Difficult decisions are ahead

According to the County, personnel represents the largest portion of operating expenses. As part of the 2027 budget process, department leaders are reviewing vacancies, staffing levels, organizational structures, and opportunities to operate more efficiently.

Strategies currently being considered include eliminating vacant positions that are no longer necessary, reviewing positions vacant for six months or longer, selling County property that is no longer needed, consolidating certain financial functions, rebuilding the General Fund balance, and potentially forgoing employee raises in 2027.

The County has also announced that some financial positions are being consolidated into a countywide Finance team to provide greater staffing depth, shared expertise, backup coverage, and more consistent processes.

Those changes are particularly relevant to me as a candidate for Mesa County Treasurer.

What does this mean for the Treasurer’s Office?

The County Treasurer is an independently elected official with specific responsibilities established by Colorado law. Regardless of budget conditions, those responsibilities still have to be performed accurately, efficiently, and with excellent service to the public.

As the County evaluates staffing and consolidates certain financial functions, the next Treasurer will need to understand how those changes affect the operation of the Treasurer's Office and make sure the office has the people, processes, and resources necessary to fulfill its responsibilities.

That doesn't mean protecting positions simply for the sake of protecting positions.

Fiscal responsibility means determining what is essential, finding efficiencies wherever possible, and making sure taxpayer dollars are being used wisely.

It also means recognizing that sometimes the least expensive decision in the short term isn't necessarily the most efficient decision in the long term. Staffing, institutional knowledge, cross-training, customer service, technology, and operational efficiency all have to be considered together.

Experience matters in lean years

For the past 23 years as a small business owner, I have had to make these kinds of decisions in the real world.

I've managed employees, payroll, budgets, financial statements, changing revenues, staffing constraints, and periods when resources were tight. I've also spent more than 10 years serving on boards, where I've had to evaluate budgets, establish priorities, and make difficult decisions about how limited resources should be used.

Anyone can manage when resources are plentiful. Lean years are when management experience becomes especially important.

You have to distinguish between what you would like to do and what you must do. You have to find efficiencies without undermining the core mission of the organization. And you have to make difficult decisions while remembering that those decisions affect employees, taxpayers, and the people depending upon the services you provide.

Living within our means

Mesa County also expects to return approximately $5.4 million to taxpayers in 2026 under TABOR, and public polling conducted by the County showed continued support for maintaining the current TABOR obligation.

I believe the message from taxpayers is important: government must learn to live within its means.

That requires prioritization, discipline, innovation, and experienced leadership—not simply asking taxpayers for more money whenever budgets become difficult.

There is some encouraging news. Through June, County sales tax collections were approximately 0.7% above budget, use tax collections were 9% above budget, and combined sales and use tax revenue was 1.4% above budget. But as the County itself has acknowledged, those improvements don't solve the longer-term financial challenge.

Preparing for 2027

The 2027 budget is still being developed, and there are many decisions yet to be made. I will continue following the process closely, particularly as it relates to County financial operations and the Treasurer's Office.

If elected, I may take office at a time of significant financial and organizational change.

I believe my 23 years of business experience, more than a decade of board service, and fiscally conservative approach have prepared me well for that challenge.

My goal will be straightforward: protect the essential functions of the Treasurer's Office, take care of our taxpayers, find efficiencies wherever we can, and make every dollar entrusted to the office count.

That's the kind of leadership I intend to bring to the Mesa County Treasurer's Office.

Greg Haitz
Candidate for Mesa County Treasurer
GregForTreasurer.com

Paid for by Citizens for Greg Haitz. Registered Agent Marge Klein.

Read Mesa County's full 2027 budget update.

Op-Ed: A Free Speech Victory That Matters Here at Home

Something important just happened in this country, and it deserves more attention than it’s getting.

A federal court has entered a binding agreement in a lawsuit brought by The Daily Wire and The Federalist against the U.S. State Department. At issue was whether our own government was involved in suppressing the speech of Americans.

The answer, based on what came out in this case, is yes. And now, for the first time, the federal government has been forced to acknowledge it and agree to stop.

The lawsuit exposed how a State Department office helped fund and promote organizations that labeled certain news outlets as “disinformation.” That label wasn’t harmless. It was used to steer advertisers away, cut off revenue, and discredit viewpoints that didn’t align with the preferred narrative of those in power.

We’re not talking about fringe speech. We’re talking about coverage and opinions on COVID policies, masking, vaccines, election integrity, and other major issues that millions of Americans were actively debating.

Instead of allowing that debate, the government worked through third parties to influence what Americans were allowed to see, read, and say. That should concern every one of us.

The court’s decision is not symbolic. It has teeth. The State Department is now prohibited from supporting any effort to censor, suppress, demonetize, or downgrade constitutionally protected speech. They must report their actions for the next decade. Independent monitors will oversee compliance. If they violate the agreement, a federal judge can step in and enforce it.

Let that sink in. A federal agency now has to prove it is not censoring Americans.

Even more significantly, the government formally acknowledged in a binding legal agreement that the speech it previously targeted is protected by the First Amendment. That is a big deal.

And this isn’t just about media companies. It’s about everyday Americans, including people right here in Mesa County.

Think back just a few years. People were flagged, shadow banned, or shut down online for asking questions about COVID policies, school closures, vaccines, and mandates. Many were told they were spreading misinformation simply for expressing concerns or sharing information that didn’t align with the official narrative.

Some of those same conversations are now openly happening. Some of those “misinformation” claims turned out to be legitimate questions. That should tell us something.

Free speech isn’t tested when everyone agrees. It’s tested when people don’t.

If the government can quietly lean on private organizations to silence certain viewpoints, then none of us is truly free to speak. That’s not a partisan issue. That’s an American issue.

This ruling is a step in the right direction, but it’s also a warning. It shows how easily lines can be crossed when power goes unchecked and when dissent is treated as something to be managed instead of something to be heard.

Here in Mesa County, we value independence. We value open conversation. We value the ability to speak our minds without fear of being shut down or pushed aside. We need to hold onto that.

Don’t assume someone else will defend your rights for you. Speak up. Ask questions. Engage in the conversation, even when it’s uncomfortable. Your voice matters. Use it.

Because once people start deciding which voices are allowed and which aren’t, freedom doesn’t disappear all at once. It fades, one silenced opinion at a time.

And we cannot let that happen here.

A New Option for Mesa County Property Owners: Monthly Property Tax Payments

For many Mesa County residents, especially those who own their homes outright, property taxes can feel like a large, lump-sum expense that shows up once or twice a year.

There’s now a new option that can make managing those payments a lot easier.

A Simpler Way to Pay Property Taxes

Mesa County property owners can now escrow their property taxes through the Treasurer’s Office, even if they don’t have a mortgage company handling it for them.

This program allows you to break your property tax bill into equal monthly payments, rather than paying it all at once when it’s due.

It’s made possible through a secure third-party platform called EscrowTaxes, which processes payments and ensures they are applied to your account by the required deadlines.

Who This Is For

This option is especially helpful for:

• Property owners who own their home free and clear

• Anyone who prefers predictable monthly budgeting

• Business and commercial property owners managing larger tax obligations

To qualify, your property must be paid off, and your tax account must be current (not delinquent).

How It Works

Once enrolled, you can make monthly pre-payments toward your property taxes throughout the year.

Instead of scrambling to come up with a large payment in January or June, you’re spreading that cost out in a way that’s much more manageable.

Cost to Participate

There are small processing fees depending on how you choose to pay:

• E-check: $1 per transaction

• Credit/Debit Card: 2.5% processing fee

How to Enroll

You can sign up directly at:
👉 escrowtaxes.com

The platform is secure, cloud-based, and designed to make the process simple.

Why This Matters

This is a great example of a practical solution that gives taxpayers more flexibility—without increasing costs across the board.

As Mesa County Treasurer Sheila Reiner noted, requiring counties to offer monthly payments could have created additional administrative costs for all taxpayers. Instead, this optional program allows those who want it to opt in—without placing that burden on everyone else.

Looking Ahead: Higher Tax Bills in 2026

It’s also important to be aware that many property owners will see higher tax bills in 2026.

That’s due to:

• A recent reappraisal year, and

• The sunsetting of property tax relief legislation

Because of that, this new monthly payment option could be especially helpful in easing the impact of larger tax bills.

If you want to estimate what your property taxes might look like, you can use the Mesa County Assessor’s lookup tool.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, this is about giving people more control and predictability over their finances.

For those who don’t have a mortgage escrow account, this is a simple way to create one for yourself—and avoid the stress of large, one-time payments.

If you’re someone who likes to plan ahead and stay consistent with your finances, this is definitely worth a look.

Source: Mesa County Government News – Property Tax Escrow Option (July 30, 2025)

If you’d like more detail, here’s the original update from Mesa County:

How Property Taxes Work in Mesa County: From Assessment to Your Tax Bill

Property taxes are one of the most common interactions people have with local government, and also one of the least understood. As a candidate for Mesa County Treasurer, I often hear questions like: Who sets my property value? Who decides the tax rate? And how does that all turn into the bill I receive each year?

Here’s a straightforward explanation of how the process works in Colorado, from the Assessor’s office to the Treasurer’s office.

Step 1: The Assessor Determines Property Value

The Mesa County Assessor is responsible for determining the actual value of every property in the county.

This process:

• Happens on a biennial cycle (every two years)

• Uses mass appraisal techniques

• Relies on:

  • Recent sales data

  • Market trends

  • Property characteristics

  • Income approaches for commercial property

It’s important to understand what the Assessor does not do:

• The Assessor does not set tax rates

• The Assessor does not calculate tax bills

Their role is to answer one question only:
“What is this property worth under Colorado law?”

Step 2: State Law Sets the Assessment Rate

Once the Assessor establishes the property’s actual value, state law determines what percentage of that value is subject to taxation. This is called the assessment rate.

• Assessment rates are set by:

  • The Colorado Legislature

  • Statewide ballot measures

• They are not set by county officials

• Residential and non-residential properties are assessed at different rates

This step converts actual value into assessed value, which is what taxes are ultimately applied to.

Step 3: Local Governments Set Mill Levies

Next, local taxing authorities set their mill levies, which are the tax rates applied to assessed value.

These taxing entities can include:

• School districts

• Counties

• Cities and towns

• Fire districts

• Special districts

A mill simply means $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.

No single office controls all of this — the system is intentionally divided so valuation, tax rates, and collection are handled separately.

Step 4: Information Is Certified to the Treasurer

Once:

• Property values are finalized by the Assessor

• Assessment rates are applied

• Mill levies are certified by each taxing authority

That information is transmitted to the Mesa County Treasurer.

At this point, the Treasurer’s role begins.

Step 5: The Treasurer Calculates and Mails Tax Bills

The Treasurer:

• Applies all certified mill levies to each property’s assessed value

• Calculates the total property tax owed

• Prepares and mails property tax statements, typically in January

• Collects payments and distributes funds accurately to each taxing entity

The Treasurer does not set values or tax rates; the responsibility here is for accuracy, timing, transparency, and proper fund distribution.

Step 6: What Happens If Taxes Aren’t Paid

If property taxes aren’t paid by the deadlines established in state law, the Treasurer’s Office is required to:

• Apply statutory interest and penalties

• Issue tax liens when necessary

• Provide legally required notices and due process

A tax lien is not a foreclosure; it’s a legal mechanism to ensure taxes are eventually paid while protecting the rights of property owners and the financial stability of local governments.

Because tax liens directly affect property rights, this process must be handled carefully, consistently, and in full compliance with Colorado law.

Why This Matters to Mesa County Residents

Property taxes fund essential services like:

• Schools

• Fire protection

• Libraries

• Roads

• Local government operations

Taxpayers expect fairness, transparency, and competence.

Understanding how this system works helps build trust:

• The Assessor determines value

• The state defines assessment rates

• Local governments set budgets and mill levies

• The Treasurer ensures the math is right and the money is handled responsibly

A Final Thought

The role of County Treasurer is an administrative position, not a political one. It requires attention to detail, strong internal controls, and a commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars.

That is why I believe experience managing real budgets, real payrolls, and real financial systems matters, and why I’m running to serve Mesa County with professionalism, accountability, and care.

What Are the Qualifications to Be Mesa County Treasurer?

I’ve been asked this question quite a bit lately: “What are the qualifications to be County Treasurer?”

The answer surprises most people because it’s actually very simple.

Under Colorado law, to run for County Treasurer, a candidate must:

• Be at least 18 years old

• Be a US Citizen

• Have lived in the county for at least one year

That’s it.

There is no requirement for financial experience.

No requirement for business experience.

No requirement for budgeting, accounting, or organizational leadership.

Just age, residency, and citizenship.

And while those are the legal qualifications, most voters intuitively understand that the role of County Treasurer carries serious responsibility. This office is responsible for the collection, management, and distribution of millions of taxpayer dollars. It requires oversight, discipline, and real-world financial judgment.

That’s where experience matters.

My Experience with Financial Turnarounds and Organizational Leadership

For 10 years, I served on the Colorado Chiropractic Association Board of Directors. When I was first elected, the association was in near financial ruin. We had less than $10,000 in the bank and were facing some very difficult decisions about the future of the organization.

Our board had to make hard, disciplined choices. We tightened spending, improved oversight, rebuilt trust, and over time we were able to right the ship and restore the association to solid financial footing.

That experience wasn’t theoretical. It was hands-on financial stewardship under pressure.

Two Decades Running Businesses and Managing Financials

For more than 20 years, I have owned and operated:

• A chiropractic clinic

• A rental property business

• Multiple commercial and residential real estate investments

That means payroll when times are slow.

Budgets when costs go up.

Taxes, accounting, reporting, and compliance year after year.

I’ve managed teams, leases, cash flow, expenses, and long-term planning — not in a classroom, but in the real world where mistakes have real consequences.

Legal Qualifications vs. Qualified Experience

The law sets the minimum bar.

Voters decide what level of experience they want entrusted with the financial stewardship of Mesa County.

I believe the Treasurer’s office deserves someone who understands:

• Financial discipline

• Organizational accountability

• Budget oversight

• And what it means to manage money that isn’t your own

• How to run and managea team

That’s the perspective I bring to this race.

— Greg Haitz

Understanding Property Taxes in Mesa County

One of the most common questions I hear on the campaign trail is: Who decides how much we pay in property taxes? It’s a great question — and the answer is that it takes several steps and several different entities to get to the final number on your tax bill.

Let’s break it down in a simple, neutral, and helpful way.

Step 1: Property Valuation (County Assessor)

The process starts with the Mesa County Assessor. Every odd-numbered year, the Assessor’s Office reappraises all properties to determine their market value.

Your home’s value is then multiplied by the assessment rate (set by the State of Colorado) to get what’s called your assessed value.

For most homes, the residential assessment rate is currently around 6.7%.

• Example: a $400,000 home × 6.7% = $26,800 assessed value.

Step 2: Setting the Tax Rate (Mill Levies)

Once the Assessor has certified all the values, each local taxing authority sets its mill levy — the tax rate applied to those values.

• This includes school districts, county government, cities, fire districts, libraries, and other special districts.

• A mill is just a fancy term meaning $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value.

Each entity decides how many mills it needs based on its budget and the total value of property in its boundaries. Those mill levies are then certified by the Board of County Commissioners in December.

Step 3: Tax Bill & Collection (County Treasurer)

Finally, the County Treasurer takes the property values from the Assessor and the mill levies from each taxing entity and calculates your property tax bill. The Treasurer sends out the notices in January and is responsible for collecting and distributing those funds to the right entities.

Why Property Taxes Sometimes Go Up

When property values rise sharply (as they have in Colorado in recent years), tax bills can increase even if mill levies stay the same. Some local governments choose to temporarily reduce their mill levies to help offset those higher values, while others leave the rate unchanged, which means more revenue and higher bills.

My Commitment as a Candidate for Treasurer

As your next Mesa County Treasurer, I will:

• Ensure property tax bills are calculated accurately and delivered on time.

• Provide clear, transparent information so you can understand whether your bill went up because of increased value, mill levy changes, or both.

• Work to make the Treasurer’s Office a place where citizens get answers, not confusion.

Property taxes fund our schools, fire districts, libraries, and other critical services — but understanding them shouldn’t feel like rocket science. I want to make this process as clear and open as possible for every Mesa County resident.

Modernizing Mesa County’s Tax System

Mesa County is investing in the future with a brand-new Tyler Technologies Enterprise Assessment & Tax System for the Treasurer’s and Assessor’s offices.

This upgrade replaces nearly 20-year-old software that was slow, difficult to maintain, and prone to errors. The new system will:

Streamline Property Tax Collection – Reducing duplicate data entry and errors between the Assessor and Treasurer’s offices.

Improve Public Access – Offering easier online search, payment history, and account updates for property owners.

Increase Efficiency – Automating repetitive tasks, saving taxpayer dollars, and allowing staff to focus on service.

Strengthen Financial Accuracy – Providing cleaner data for distributions to schools, fire districts, and other local entities.

As your next Mesa County Treasurer, I will make sure this transition is smooth, cost-effective, and transparent — with minimal disruption to taxpayers and maximum accountability for every dollar spent.

Highlights from the Mesa County News Video Below:

The Mesa County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for a software update for the Assessor's and Treasurer's Offices (0:04). The total cost for the software and implementation is $643,750, plus an annual fee of $180,000 (0:12).

Key benefits of the new system include:

• Improved online search function reliability (5:16), addressing past issues where online data was outdated or inaccessible (5:22-6:01).

• Enhanced efficiency and accuracy through shared databases between the Assessor and Treasurer’s offices (3:13).

• Elimination of manual processes between the two offices (3:18-3:26), such as adding email addresses to accounts (7:59-8:17).

• Better data integration with existing systems like Workday, GIS, and community development software (3:49-4:23).

• Improved services for the community, including accurate information for financial decisions (6:04-6:12) and reliable data for emergency services and building permits (6:28-7:04).

The unanimous decision to approve the software was influenced by Tyler Technologies' presence in Colorado and their understanding of state legislation, especially regarding property tax laws (2:24-2:40).

Mesa County is upgrading to Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Assessment & Tax System to modernize property tax collection. Learn how this change improves efficiency, accuracy, and public access—and how I’ll ensure a smooth, transparent transition as your next Mesa County Treasurer