Media Contact: Shannon Gray | shannon.gray@state.co.us | (970)-505-7937
The State Board of Equalization’s (SBOE) Search Committee, established to assist the board with the process of hiring a new Property Tax Administrator , will have a meeting on June 24, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., in person and via remote access, and is sending notification to the media per statutory requirements. The Department of Local Affairs would like to thank Administrator JoAnn Groff who has served dutifully in the position for over 19 years, and is known for her in-depth and masterful understanding of property tax law, sage advice, and is appreciated for her vast experience serving as both a Colorado state legislator and a dedicated public servant. She plans to retire when her current term ends on December 31, 2025.
Job Search Goals for Appointment of Property Tax Administrator
The State Board of Equalization (“state board”), pursuant to the Colorado Constitution, art.10, § 15(2), and § 39-2-101, C.R.S., appoints the Property Tax Administrator. The term of the current Property Tax Administrator is expiring on January 1, 2026. The state board has delegated certain tasks to a search committee, and will discuss those tasks at this meeting, including determining certain job search goals to appoint the next property tax administrator. The Property Tax Administrator (PTA) heads the Division of Property Taxation, and is a non-classified position that reports directly to the State Board of Equalization.
The search committee includes the following members:
- JoAnn Groff, Property Tax Administrator
- Brenda Valerio, Director of Human Resources, Department of Local Affairs
- Mark Chapin, President of the Colorado Assessors’ Association
- Maulid “Mo” Miskell, Deputy Executive Director, Department of Local Affairs
Meeting Details
Date: June 24, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: 1313 Sherman Street, Room 318, Denver, Colorado 80203
RSVP in person: Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or virtually. If you are planning to attend in-person, please RVSP to Emma Richards at emma.richards@state.co.us by Tuesday, June 17, 2025.
Virtual Meeting Information: Members of the public interested in attending virtually may do so in by dialing 877-369-0926, meeting ID: 895 4887 4460 passcode: 462626 or joining via Zoom.
Notice: Please see this notice for additional pertinent information
The delegated search committee of the State Board of Equalization will meet in person. If any party wishes to submit written documentation to the state board on any subject before the state board, the party must provide documentation prior to the meeting in an electronic format. Information and communication to state board members may be sent to the following e-mail address: dola_stateboardofequalization@state.co.us. It is requested that all such communication be submitted by June 17, 2025.
The State Board of Equalization consists of the Governor, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, or their designees, and two members appointed by the Governor with the consent of the Senate. Each appointed member must be a qualified appraiser, a former assessor, or a person who has knowledge and experience in property taxation. Read more about the State Board of Equalization.
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