1
: an official who assists a judge or magistrate
2
: one that assesses
especially
: an official who assesses property for taxation
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Voters across the state will also consider measures that would require the direct election of all county assessors and renew a sales tax for parks conservation.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Edmond home values grew slowest last year The assessed valuation document published by the county assessor shows that Edmond residential property values grew slower than all other cities within Oklahoma County.
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Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
28 June 2026
Santa Clara County’s December 2025 runoff for county assessor cost more than $10 million.
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Paul Haughey,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
ComEd has mobilized more than 3,000 employees, including lineworkers, tree crews, and damage assessors, along with help from other utility partners to get things restored as quickly as possible.
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Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Edmond home values grew slowest last year The assessed valuation document published by the county assessor shows that Edmond residential property values grew slower than all other cities within Oklahoma County.
—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
28 June 2026
Santa Clara County’s December 2025 runoff for county assessor cost more than $10 million.
—
Paul Haughey,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
ComEd has mobilized more than 3,000 employees, including lineworkers, tree crews, and damage assessors, along with help from other utility partners to get things restored as quickly as possible.
—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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“Assessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assessor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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assessor
noun
as·ses·sor
ə-ˈses-ər 
: an official who assesses property for taxes
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