NEWS: Turmoil in City Assessor’s Office Unexplained

Williamsburg only confirms assessor 'returned' to role during busy tax season

(Editor’s Note: Read the Williamsburg assessor response to this article here.)

A property owner in Williamsburg recently visited the Williamsburg Assessor’s Office and was told that the City’s Real Estate Assessor, Derek Green, was no longer with the City and that it was unknown when an interim replacement would be appointed. At the time, staff was unable to answer questions about the property owner’s assessment and instead provided a form to file an administrative appeal. Subsequent communication with the City indicates that Green has since returned to City employment.

An email sent by the Williamsburg Independent to Green seeking clarification about the property owner’s experience went unanswered. Responding to a separate email seeking clarification, the City’s Communications Director, Nicole Trifone, responded that “Derek Green returned to his role as City Assessor earlier this month.” When asked for more details, Trifone responded that, “It is City policy not to disclose informatio…