What does the Jackson County Treasurer actually do?
The Treasurer’s Office is responsible for collecting, investing, and distributing public funds for Jackson County. The office collects property taxes, distributes those funds to local taxing districts, manages county investments and banking relationships, and provides financial reporting to the County Board and the public.
Does the Treasurer decide how much my taxes are?
No. The Treasurer does not set property tax rates, assessments, or exemptions. The Treasurer’s Office administers the billing, collection, and distribution of property taxes based on information provided through the property tax process.
What experience does Liz Stevenson bring to the role?
Liz has served Jackson County in public office since 2015 and has held leadership roles in local and statewide organizations focused on government finance, public service, healthcare, and community development. Her experience includes county finance oversight, tax administration, budgeting, reporting, and public communication.
What has Liz accomplished as Treasurer?
During her time as Treasurer, Liz has focused on modernizing operations, improving and expanding financial reporting to the County Board, adding modernized payment and prepayment options for taxpayers, strengthening internal controls through established policy and procedure, and improving communication with both taxpayers and taxing districts.
She has also increased annual county interest revenue from an average of approximately $25,000 before 2019 to between $300,000–$400,000 annually through a more focused and strategic approach to county investing, an increase of more than 1,000%.
Why should I vote for Liz Stevenson?
Voters should support Liz Stevenson because she brings experience, accountability, and a proven record of public service to the Treasurer’s Office. She has worked to modernize operations, improve financial transparency, strengthen reporting to the public and County Board, and make the office more accessible and responsive to taxpayers. Liz believes local government should be straightforward, responsible, and focused on serving the people—not politics.
Beyond her work as Treasurer, Liz has demonstrated leadership through years of involvement in community, nonprofit, and statewide professional organizations. Her approach is practical and hands-on: do the work, communicate clearly, solve problems, and be accountable to the public.
How does Liz approach leadership?
Liz believes leadership means showing up, doing the work, listening to people, and being accountable for decisions. Her leadership style is focused on collaboration, professionalism, and steady problem-solving rather than politics or headlines.