LETTER TO THE EDITOR: City Assessor Responds to Recent Article

Depiction of turmoil in office ‘completely unfounded characterization’

March 24, 2025

It has come to my attention that there are some questions regarding my recent departure and subsequent return to the City Assessor’s office. Although City policy is not to disclose information regarding personnel matters, for transparency I would like the opportunity to explain my (5) day departure.

I accepted the Director of Real Estate Assessment in another locality. This was a personal decision on my part to pursue a leadership role and train the next generation of assessors on future technology, tools, and processes in the industry.

However, after my new tenure started, I realized my heart was with Williamsburg and I requested to be reinstated. I would go as far as to characterize my feelings as a realization that this community and organization is the utopia of local government from my perspective. Serving in this community, I believe, is both an honor and a privilege. The City Manager agreed to reinstate me to my former station, with the same compensation and leave, …