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Jones County board introduces Lori Buchanan as finalist for chief appraiser as members praise rapid appraisal-office turnaround

Jones County Board of Assessors · April 2, 2026
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At its April 2 meeting the Jones County Board of Assessors introduced Lori Buchanan as the finalist for chief appraiser after staff described accelerated progress under Interim Chief Appraiser Mr. Davis; commissioners offered public endorsements.

The Jones County Board of Assessors on April 2 introduced Lori Buchanan as its finalist for the permanent chief appraiser position, following the board’s account of faster-than-expected progress in the appraisal office under interim leadership.

Board members and staff told the meeting they have moved several internal tasks forward over the past 14 months. Interim Chief Appraiser Mr. Davis summarized progress in permit reviews, timber reports and assessment preparations and said technical appraisal services are on track…

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