Pinal County Assessor Douglas Wolf to retain office. Here's where he stands on key issues

Pinal County, one of the state's fastest-growing areas, is trying to tackle issues resulting from that growth.

On the southern edge of Maricopa County, the area is in transition. Once bright blue, it flipped about a decade ago to a conservative stronghold.

Republican Douglas Wolf defeated December “Storm” Cox in the GOP primary for the Pinal County assessor job that has a four-year term. He is unopposed in the November election.

The assessor’s primary function is to locate and appraise properties at market value, and those parcels are then taxed based on that value. Wolf has served as county assessor since 2012. He was previously a real estate broker in California and lives in San Tan Valley.

Cox previously worked in the County Assessor's Office as an appraiser. He was born and raised in Pinal County.

The Arizona Republic asked Wolf to answer three questions on county issues and priorities as Pinal’s assessor. Here's what he had to say.

Why do you want this job?

Wolf: I want to be reelected because I want to be a part of Pinal County as it continues to grow and provide opportunity for all its citizens.

What is the biggest challenge facing the Pinal County assessor?

Wolf: Maintaining and enhancing our office workforce. Competition is stiff for our talented employees and taxpayers deserve the best.

What principles would guide the actions of the Assessor Office under your leadership?

Wolf: We are a "7 Habits" office, based on the book by Stephen Covey. Our actions are directed by the Constitution, state statutes and Department of Revenue guidelines.

Reporter Sasha Hupka contributed to this report.

Reach the reporter at catherine.reagor@arizonarepublic.com or 602-444-8040. Follow her on X, formerly Twitter: @CatherineReagor .

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