Voter Guide | Norfolk commissioner of revenue

Douglas E. Knack

Party Independent

Residence Norfolk

Personal Married to Kathy B. Knack, one daughter, two sons

Education Virginia Tech, bachelor’s degree in business administration; Management.Leadership Hampton Road Class of 1990

Occupation Realtor – 22 years, last 19 with William E. Wood and Associates

Experience Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, 25 years; past president, member of the board of directors Hope House Foundation; past president Leadership Hampton Roads (now Lead Hampton Roads), past member of the board of trustees; Sacred Heart Church, current member, pastoral council

Contact 757-408-5556 (cell); www.knackfornorfolk.com

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The first of my three priorities is to run the Commissioner of the Revenue’s office in a consistent and fair manner. As chief tax assessor, the Commissioner must safeguard taxpayer’s rights.The second is to be accountable and responsive to Norfolk taxpayers, helping them understand their tax liability and be a resource for them.The third is to fairly and accurately classify each business, and if a discrepancy is discovered, work diligently to correct it.This allows for a healthy business climate, a climate that creates trust and contributes to our ability to attract new business.

Sharon M. McDonald

Party Democrat

Residence Norfolk

Personal Married to David McDonald, two daughters

Education Bachelor’s degree, University of Pittsburgh; master’s of business administration, Old Dominion University; master Commissioner of the revenue, Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia in conjunction with the General Assembly

Occupation Commissioner of Revenue

Experience Norfolk Commissioner of the Revenue 1998-present; past president of the Commissioner of the Revenue Association of Virginia (2007-2008); and chair of Commission of the Revenue Association of Virginia Legislative Committee, (2008-present)

Contact (757) 510-6189; www.sharonmcdonald.org

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My focus for this Office is the same as it was when I was first elected: I continue to look for ways to enhance the operational efficiency of my office and I steadfastly ensure that we maintain a well trained, professional staff with a strong orientation toward customer service. I plan to implement a portal allowing for secured taxpayer access to their respective tax accounts. Additionally, I will work to expand the number of customers served through the DMV Select program of my office and to ensure that eligible seniors receive maximum advantage from our Real Estate Tax Relief program.