County

County Assessor, Tippecanoe County

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county assessor oversees the assessment of property for property taxes across the county.

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Anthony Hustedt-Mai

Republican

The gist

Pledges clearer explanations of value changes and appeals
Pledges to review office technology and procedures
Pledges more staff training and customer service

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Pledges clearer explanations of value changes and appeals
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Assessor
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“improve communication about how and why property values change, and ensure taxpayers can easily navigate the review and appeals process”
Pledges to review office technology and procedures
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Assessor
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will evaluate technology and office procedures to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.”
Pledges more staff training and customer service
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Assessor
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will also emphasize staff training and customer service.”

Kaitlyn Butler

Democratic

Senior deputy assessor, Tippecanoe County

The gist

Proposes closer coordination of assessment, tax and billing offices
Pledges in-person help plus digital tools for taxpayers
Pledges fair, equitable and transparent property assessments

More about Kaitlyn

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Proposes closer coordination of assessment, tax and billing offices
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Assessor
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am championing a vision of seamless collaboration between the assessment, tax, and billing offices.”
Pledges in-person help plus digital tools for taxpayers
VOTE411 Voter Guide: Tippecanoe County Assessor
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“By pairing personable, face-to-face support with streamlined digital tools, I will ensure every taxpayer can easily access their property data”
Pledges fair, equitable and transparent property assessments
Butler for Tippecanoe County Assessor
Campaign website · Committee to Elect Kaitlyn Butler · butlerforassessor.com
“Dedicated to fair and equitable assessments, maintaining transparency, providing reliable customer service, and promoting government efficiency.”

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