I’m Kara Garr, and I’m running for Douglas County Assessor.

Property assessments affect every homeowner and business in our county. They determine tax bills, influence public funding, and impact household budgets. That responsibility requires precision, fairness, and transparency.

After spending 15 years raising my three children, I returned to school at 35 to pursue a Master of Public Administration and build a career focused on improving complex systems. My professional work centers on creating structured, accountable processes that operate consistently and fairly.

As Assessor, my commitment is simple: ensure accurate valuations, strengthen transparency around how assessments are determined, and maintain an accessible, impartial appeals process. Taxpayers deserve confidence that the system is fair and professionally managed.