Longtime Snohomish County assessor faces landlord's election challenge

EVERETT — One candidate for assessor wants to reform the office’s operations and lower property taxes.

The incumbent’s counterpoint? “We do have a law that we need to comply with.”

Linda Hjelle has been Snohomish County’s assessor since 2016. Political newcomer Joe Wanagel wants to replace her. The candidates differ on process and efficiency in the office.

The elected position is nonpartisan and largely administrative. The assessor oversees what values are assigned to properties throughout the county, both residential and commercial, in accordance with the law. The assessor doesn’t determine the rate of property taxes.

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Because electing a landlord President worked out so well.