Dara Smith is running for San Bernardino County Assessor/Recorder to protect Prop 13, build trust, and deliver results! Chip in $5, $10, or $25 to support the campaign!

Dara Smith is running for San Bernardino County Assessor/Recorder to protect Prop 13, build trust, and deliver results! Chip in $5, $10, or $25 to support the campaign!

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Highly Qualified

Dara is the only candidate with an Accounting degree and an advanced Auditor-Appraiser certificate from the State Board of Equalization.

Dara serves as Deputy County Assessor with over 25 years of invaluable experience in public administration, finance, and property assessments.

Dara is supported by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Assessors across California, and State, county, and local leaders.

Team Dara is working throughout the County to earn your vote. Click here to get connected!

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Professionals over Politicians

Dara Smith for Assessor/Recorder

  • Proven leader and experienced Assessor
  • Record of delivering over $836 million in tax savings annually
  • Advocate for seniors, veterans, small businesses, and homeowners

Our Message to Voters

Supported by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California assessors, veterans, and firefighters/first responders, Dara Smith is the Best Choice for Assessor/Recorder. 

I bring 25 years of fiscal and appraisal experience, managing $2 trillion in property valuations, leading 1,400 employees, and balanced $2 billion budgets. I hold an Accounting degree and advanced Auditor-Appraiser certificate from the State of California. 

Currently serving as Deputy Assessor for the largest assessment agency in the nation, I’m uniquely qualified for this role.

My proven track record and priorities are clear:

  • Save on Property Taxes – In 2024, I delivered $836 million in tax relief: $9.3 million for disabled veterans; $65 million for homeowners; and $762 million for schools, churches, and non-profits.
  • Uphold Proposition 13 – Advocate for the protection of seniors, veterans, homeowners, small businesses, and renters’ interests.
  • Ensure funding for vital local services – Firefighters, schools, and parks.

 

I’ll ensure fair and equitable assessments, transparency and innovative solutions to make public education and outreach clear and accessible to all.

My spouse, a military veteran and dedicated public safety officer in San Bernardino County and I, raised our family here and are long-time residents of this community. I’ll advocate for working families and taxpayers.

Our county in numbers

About San Bernardino County

San Bernardino County is home to 2.2 million residents. The county encompasses 42 departments and agencies, staffed by over 25,000 public service professionals. The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk is an elected office, which is responsible for locating, describing, and identifying ownership of all property within the County of San Bernardino; establishing a taxable value for all properties subject to taxation; listing all taxable values on the assessment roll; and applying all legal exemptions.

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