What are the functions of the Assessor and the Department of Assessments? What is the Assessor’s Office doing to adapt to the changing real estate market? Market trends for commercial and residential properties in Renton across King County? What does it mean for the community moving forward in 2012, and how may the Assessor’s Office and King County in general assist business owners and economic developers in your area? Wondering where your property tax dollars go? Seeking answers on property valuations in the City of Renton? King County Assessor Lloyd Hara will address the assessments process, valuations, online services and the appeal process. Bio: Lloyd Hara has a distinguished public service career of more than 40 year. Lloyd is an advocate for taxpayers and champion of open, transparent, and accountable government. Elected last November as King County Assessor. Completed one term as an elected Seattle Port Commissioner. Elected to 4 terms as Seattle City Treasurer, named the Nation’s best Treasurer in City and State Magazine (now Governing), and awarded numerous other honors. Served as King County’s youngest County Auditor and received accolades for his pioneering work. Lloyd has served in key appointed positions as: FEMA Regional Director Chief of Budget Design and Development (WA State); Clerk of WA State House Ways and Means Committee Adjunct Professor, Seattle University, and headed the Municipal Institutes for Clerks and Treasurers In business, he and his wife own print broker business and does independent consulting. Lloyd is engaged with numerous Boards and community based organizations. He is a graduate of the University of Washington with a BA in economics and a Master’s degree in Public Administration