Stewardship
Limited public resources should be used carefully. Jacob has focused on practical improvements that help the office work better without unnecessary spending.
Jacob Tate for Yakima County Assessor
Efficient leadership. Practical results.
Jacob Tate has spent more than 30 years serving Yakima County and helping modernize the Assessor’s Office with practical tools, careful stewardship, and better public access to information.
34 → 24
authorized positions compared with when Jacob first started
~40%
less office space used today
30+
years serving Yakima County
In-house tools
built to improve workflows and public access
Lowest budget per parcel
among comparable geographic counties in DOR review
Government should become more efficient over time.
Jacob’s campaign is focused on outcomes people can see: a smaller office footprint, practical in-house technology, public tools taxpayers can use, and experienced leadership in a technical office.
Fewer positions
leaner operation
Less space
smaller footprint
Better tools
more public access
Experienced
steady leadership
Transparency
Public tools, searchable information, and dashboards help residents better understand property information and local government data.
Experience
Jacob understands the office from the ground up because he has worked through operational, technical, valuation, and leadership roles.
Independent review
Recognized for efficiency under workload pressure.
The Washington Department of Revenue’s 2025 staffing and budget review noted that the office was accomplishing mandated duties through innovation, technology, and streamlined work processes.
“They appear to be very efficient in utilizing the budget dollars allocated...”Washington Department of Revenue, 2025 Staffing and Budget Review
Public-facing tools
Modernization taxpayers can actually use.
Comparable Sales Search
Search comparable residential sales information to help taxpayers review market context and public assessment data.
Residential Sales Dashboard
Review verified residential sales and general market trend information for transparency and public education.
Tax District Levy Trends
View how levy rates and tax district amounts have changed over time across Yakima County.