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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In the county assessor’s race, Hynes’ endorsement came after a committee of slatemakers on Thursday failed to reach consensus on whether to endorse anyone for the office.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
County assessor Jordan Marks announced Wednesday that his office would also not participate this year.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
Individuals can still apply for certificates, but they will not be processed until a later date, officials with the assessor’s office said.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Owners can expect an assessor at some point this summer for an in-person review, according to the auditor's office.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
County assessor Jordan Marks announced Wednesday that his office would also not participate this year.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
Individuals can still apply for certificates, but they will not be processed until a later date, officials with the assessor’s office said.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Owners can expect an assessor at some point this summer for an in-person review, according to the auditor's office.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Assessor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assessor. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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assessor
noun
as·ses·sor
ə-ˈses-ər 
: an official who assesses property for taxes
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