County hires experienced appraiser; midyear ratio study meets state range

Sep 21, 2026

County appraiser Lisa Kelstead presented a midyear ratio study showing a median of 95.4 and COD 8.46; commissioners approved hiring Janet Harper as Appraiser 3 at $20.96/hour effective immediately.

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County Appraiser Lisa Kelstead told commissioners she had offered a vacant Appraiser 3 position to Janet Harper, who accepted, and asked for the board's approval of the hire at Level 10C ($20.96/hour). Kelstead said Harper brings extensive appraisal experience and "will be on the ground running the very first day," and the board approved the hire by voice vote. Kelstead confirmed the hire was effective immediately pending routine onboarding steps.

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