Marion County Supervisor of Assessments Mark Miller has announced he will retire at the end of 2026 after serving as Marion County Supervisor of Assessments for 10 years.
Miller says he is releasing his decision now to effect an orderly transition for the Supervisor of Assessments Office. It also will give those who may be interested in completing the remaining two years of his current term the opportunity to qualify for this position. There are several requirements to be met before taking office and those interested can contact Miller at the Supervisor of Assessments Office to get a copy of this information.
When asked why he has chosen not to finish his term, Miller said it was a very difficult decision, but he feels the time has come to focus all of his attention on his health. He has been battling Stage 4 Prostate Cancer for several years and states, “I have come to the realization there is no way to know what remaining time God will grant me and I want to spend every moment I have left enjoying life with my wife, family and friends doing all of the things I have always put off for the future.”
Miller notes his cancer is in remission for now, but it can return at any time. In addition, he says, “It was discovered I have two rare cancer genes which in combination less than 5% of the world’s population possess. This increases the potential for other major cancers to develop.”
Miller says he has enjoyed every moment spent in this position, especially working with such an incredible staff who are so knowledgeable and dedicated to helping all of the citizens of Marion County. He promised when he ran that people visiting the office would be treated with a smile and respect, with the goal being to assist each person with any question or problem they might have. Miller says they continue to practice these principles on a daily basis.
During his time in office, the website has been improved, allowing anyone to find detailed information on all of the property in Marion County. The clarity of the aerial imaging has also been improved and there are flights every 3 years in order to capture changes to parcels on a more timely basis.
Miller says he will still deliver a response to an outside study of the assessor’s office at a January fifth special county board meeting.
Miller wants to thank all of the officials in Marion County for their support and friendship. He says the office holders share experiences on a regular basis, learn from each other and are always there to assist each other when needed.
To the citizens of Marion County, Miller says he wants to express his appreciation for granting him the opportunity to serve Marion County as Supervisor of Assessments for what will be 10 years.
