Payne Seeks Full Term As Tax Commissioner
Kevin Payne, who was recently sworn-in as Floyd County’s Tax Commissioner, is officially announcing his candidacy for the 2008 election. Payne, who took over as Tax Commissioner upon the retirement of Jim Ford, has filed the necessary paperwork to begin fundraising and form his campaign committee. He will run as a Republican.
“I would like to thank Commissioner Jim Ford for his leadership and service to Floyd County for the past fifteen years. Having served as Jim’s Chief Deputy, I have seen the progress that has been made, and I am eager to continue to improve this office for the people of Floyd County,” stated Payne.
Payne, a native of Floyd County, has extensive business experience and will use that experience to make the Tax Commissioner’s office more customer friendly and fiscally disciplined.
“Growing up in the family business, Rome Seed & Feed Store, I learned many leadership and budgeting skills. After graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Administration, I managed businesses ranging from a Fortune 500 company to a small local business. Prior to becoming Tax Commissioner, I was the General Manager for Gold Kist Inc., Rome Seed & Feed Store and Basic Materials Inc. From all of this experience, I have learned that personal relationships and customer service are what matter the most,” said Payne.
Starting now, and if given a full-term by the voters in November, Payne’s platform will be to:
• Improve customer service and wait times of the tag and tax office.
• Create a customer friendly, safe and secure website, where tax payers can access tax information as well as make online payments.
• Allow taxes and fees to be paid with credit cards, pending approval by the city and county.
• Continue to work with the city and county school boards and board of commissioners to improve the tax collection and assessment process to benefit the people of Floyd County.
• Improve the parking and accessibility of the Tag/Tax office for our customers.
Payne is an active member of the Rome community. He is a member of the Seven Hills Rotary Club, Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce, West Rome Baptist Church, and the Floyd County Republican Party. He is a graduate of Leadership Rome, a United Way Cabinet Chairperson, and a Mentor in the Rome City Schools. Payne is also a member of the Georgia Association of Tax Officials.
Payne is married and has one son.
“I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve the community where I grew up. This community has entrusted me with so much, and I am proud to be able to give some back. My door is always open, and I look forward to working with the citizens of Floyd County as our county continues to grow and prosper,” stated Payne.
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