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Property Valuation Administrator, Pulaski County

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Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The property valuation administrator (PVA) sets the fair market value of Pulaski County's real estate and taxable personal property for property taxes, keeps property records and processes exemptions such as the homestead exemption.

Karen H. Strand was appointed PVA in June 2025 to serve the rest of T. W. Todd's term.

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John Richard Haney

Republican

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  • Pledges a more accessible property assessment appeals process
  • Pledges outreach so eligible residents receive property tax exemptions
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  1. Pledges a more accessible property assessment appeals process

    Meet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com

    “my focus will be on improving data accuracy, making the appeals process more accessible”

  2. Pledges outreach so eligible residents receive property tax exemptions

    Meet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)

    Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com

    “I will work to ensure all eligible residents, including seniors and individuals with disabilities, are fully aware of and receiving the exemptions available to them”

Karen H. Strand

DemocraticIncumbent

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No documented position found.

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