Clayton Osborne
Independent
The gist
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Adams County Auditor
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- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county auditor appraises property for taxation, keeps the county's accounts and issues its payments.
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David Gifford
RepublicanIncumbent
Adams County auditor
The gist
- Supports keeping county books on a cash basis
- Supports the required yearly state audit
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Supports keeping county books on a cash basis
Candidate Profile: David Gifford, Adams County AuditorInterview · People's Defender · Sep 11, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“he and the commissioners decided years ago to use the cash basis while still meeting the requirements.”
Supports the required yearly state audit
Candidate Profile: David Gifford, Adams County AuditorInterview · People's Defender · Sep 11, 2026 · peoplesdefender.com
“Gifford welcomes the yearly state audit, which is required by law, and strongly supports being held accountable.”
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