Centers v. McClatchey
The Enterprise asked incumbent Young County Tax Assessor Christy Center and write-in challenger Kendra Trammell McClatchey to explain to voters their qualifications and plans for the Assessor’s office.
Mrs. Centers has served as Tax Assessor- Collector for four years and worked under the prior tax assessor collector as a deputy clerk.
Mrs. Centers is a lifelong Graham native and has an applied science degree in legal assisting. She previously worked at United Supermarkets.
She is married and has three children -- Justin Dishman, Karissa and Kayla Scheriger -- as well as two stepdaughters Ella and Kadie Center as well as a grandson.
If she is re-elected, Mrs. Centers’ priorities are to keep the office of tax assessor-collector open during the lunch hour and continue to operate a drive-thru at the new County Annex building.
The County Tax Assessor- Collector handles vehicle and boat registration and titling, disabled placards, and specialty license plates.
Mrs. Centers is overseeing the state-mandated conversion of a new system that will allow vehicle dealerships to process license plate paperwork faster and online, she said.
Sbe also has created a full-time position in the Olney office, up from a part-time position, and enabled credit card capability in all offices.
Ms. McClatchey is a write- in candidate for Young County Tax Assessor- Collector.
She submitted the following statement: “As a dedicated public servant and lifelong Graham resident, I’m passionate about serving our community. I’m blessed with a loving family: husband Tim, sons Ryland Dye and Russell Dye, daughters-in-law Kelsee and Sarah, and I’m Grammy to Nate (8), Avery (4), and Kennedy(1).
With faith in Jesus Christ as my foundation, I’m blessed to serve my Graham Church of God family in various capacities such as teaching the Wednesday evening children’s class, and serving as Assistant Sunday School Superintendent.
I am honored to have been hired by Nancy Thomas, former Tax Assessor-Collector, in February 2020 to serve in the Tax Assessor’s Office. Within a few months, I was promoted to Chief Deputy, where I began learning the responsibilities that the Tax Assessor has on a daily and monthly basis.
As Chief Deputy, I’ve successfully maintained exceptional customer service during the Tax Assessor’s absences while demonstrating my commitment to Young County.
With over 4.5 years of experience in the Tax Office, I understand the importance of efficient and effective service. I’ve assumed key responsibilities with proven integrity and professionalism, keeping our office running smoothly and efficiently. My 25+ years of customer service ensures I’ll provide consistent, exceptional service and hear your concerns.
As your Tax Assessor-Collector, I promise: Consistency and integrity in our office Open communication and transparency Training to ensure our office stays up-to-date An open-door policy, making myself available to you To better serve Young County, I plan to: Explore possible extended hours once a week for added convenience Continue to process Parks and Wildlife transactions efficiently and expand payment options for customers, providing more flexibility Ensure the office remains open and operational, to minimize disruptions I will ask hard questions and seek information that you request Work on a solution for our Olney office to better align with community needs As your Tax Assessor-Collector, I will: Uphold Christian values, guiding my decisions with integrity and compassion Demonstrate a reliable work ethic: committed to showing up and serving Young County Put community first, prioritizing your needs and concerns Deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive experience “Experience You Can Trust, Leadership You Deserve”