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About Elizabeth Day
My Values
My chief aim in life is to bring glory to God. To me, that means submitting every action I take and statement I make to God’s Word. Subsequently, I strive to be a woman of virtuous character in all I say and do.
I strive to be honest, transparent and and with integrity, because God detests false witnesses and those who break their word. (Num. 30:2; Prov. 6:19).
I strive to work hard to address every problem brought to my attention because I should do everything “heartily, as unto the Lord.” (Col. 3:23).
I pursue humility, justice and mercy because God commands me to pursue those things. (Micah 6:8).
I seek to respect and love all people—even those I disagree with—in word, deed, and truth because God commands me to. (Mark 12:31; 1 John 3:18).
I believe in the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence: “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness – That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed . . . .”
I am a firm supporter of the inherent right of individuals to think, speak, associate, petition and exercise their religion freely according to the dictates of their own consciences. One of the chief ends of Government is to protect these inherent rights. These rights are best protected when the Constitution is interpreted according to its original intent.
I still believe in the last three words of the Pledge of Allegiance …JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Conservatism
I am a conservative: government should be limited in its scope but effective at what it does. I reject socialism, I support the free market unencumbered by government interference or subsidies, and I believe in personal accountability and responsibility. I support all the Principles of the Republican Party of Texas as reflected in its platform.
Ethics
I strive to follow the Golden Rule - to treat others the way I want to be treated. It is my foundation in my walk in Christ.
I follow Christian ethics. I will have to give an account to Jesus Christ for every deed I have done and every word I have uttered. I seek to bring glory to God’s name, not my own.
Inherent rights
The United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution do not create rights. Instead, our Constitutions merely recognize rights which inherently belong to every human being because we are made in the image of God. Our Constitutions exist to limit Government to keep it from infringing on our inherent rights.
SERVICES / WHAT I DO
Every elected representative’s core responsibility is to serve his or her constituents’ best interests. I am committed to listening carefully to any citizen’s concerns, educating myself on the issues to the best of my ability, and advocating fiercely for the best interests of the residents of Brazoria County. These aren't just words - they are at the core of my being which I practice and do with my deeds and time.
~ Past President of Region One of the Texas Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association - includes 32 counties in Southeast Texas.
~ As President, I emceed the Region One TCPAAA State Convention we hosted.
~Treasurer of the Lake Jackson CPAAA
~Charter President of the Women's Auxiliary of the Angleton Fire Department 1977
~Program Coordinator for Junior Achievement of Brazoria County - 1979-1981
~Previous teacher in Missionettes for Assembly of God church.
~Previous coordinator for Royal Rangers Assembly of God
~Currently serving as Precinct Chair of Brazoria County Republican Party
~State delegate to Texas Republican Party 2022, 2024, 2026.
~Volunteered with Gulf Coast Rescue Squad 7 days during Hurricane Harvey serving First Responders around the State of Texas
~Currently serving as Traffic Coordinator at Life4Square Church on Wednesday evenings or as needed.
~Member, Angleton Republican Women
~Associate Member, Brazosport Republican Women
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Citizen Servant Leader
Why We Must Be Involved
Many taxpayers feel powerless or uninformed about tax decisions. Yet, involvement is the only way to influence how much we pay and how funds are spent. Here's why engagement matters:
Transparency: Attending public meetings or reviewing budgets helps uncover how tax dollars are allocated.
Accountability: Voting in local elections and bond measures ensures officials represent taxpayer interests.
Fairness: Speaking up can prevent unfair tax increases or push for relief programs.
Community Impact: Taxes fund services that affect quality of life, so participation shapes the community's future.
Ignoring tax decisions means missing the chance to advocate for fair treatment and better services.
How to Get Involved in Brazoria County Tax Matters
Getting involved doesn't require expert knowledge or a lot of time. Here are practical steps:
Attend public hearings: Taxing entities hold budget and tax rate hearings open to the public.
Review tax notices: Property tax statements and other notices explain rates and changes.
Contact elected officials: Reach out to county commissioners, school board members, or city councilors with questions or concerns.
Vote in local elections: Local officials decide tax policies, so voting impacts tax rates.
Join advisory committees: Some entities have citizen advisory groups for budget and tax discussions.
Stay informed online: Many taxing entities post budgets, meeting agendas, and minutes on their websites.
For example, Brazoria County's website provides schedules for commissioners' court meetings where tax rates are discussed. School districts publish budget summaries and tax rate information so taxpayers can stay informed.
BOD duties
An Introduction to the Brazoria Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
The board generally meets on the second Tuesday of every month. Official notices of these hearings are posted on our website (see above-right, “Public Notices”), the Brazoria County Clerk’s website and on the outermost doors of the 1st floor of our office. The board may meet at any time at the call of the chairman or as provided by board rule. However, the board must meet at least once each calendar quarter. The board must provide reasonable time at meetings for public comment on CAD and ARB policies and procedures and allow a reasonable amount of time for a taxpayer liaison officer’s report if applicable.
The Purpose and Responsibilities
The board of directors is an authoritative body of individuals that govern our local appraisal district. The board serves as part of the local property tax system equation of checks and balances. The board of directors hires the chief appraiser, and approves our annual budget.
The directors have no authority to set values or appraisal methods. The chief appraiser is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the appraisal district board of directors. It is the responsibility of the chief appraiser to carry out the appraisal district’s legal duties, hire staff, administer the annual appraisal process, and operate the appraisal office.
The following is a nonexclusive list of the primary responsibilities of the board of directors under the Property Tax Code:
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Establish the CAD’s appraisal office;
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Hire a chief appraiser;
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Adopt the CAD’s annual operating budget before Sept. 15 after fulfilling notice requirements and holding a public hearing;
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Select a chairman and a secretary from among ARB members;
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Notify taxing units of any vacancy on the board and elect by majority vote of members one of the submitted nominees;
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Elect from members a chair and secretary at the first meeting of the calendar year;
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Have board meetings at least once each calendar quarter;
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Develop and implement policies regarding reasonable access to the board;
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Prepare information describing the board’s functions and complaint procedures; the information must be made available to the public and the appropriate taxing units;
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Notify those party to a complaint filed with the board of the status of the complaint unless otherwise provided;
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Appoint a taxpayer liaison officer (in counties having a population of over 125,000);
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Biennially develop a written plan for the periodic reappraisal of all property in the CAD’s boundaries, hold a public hearing with the required notice, approve a plan by Sept. 15 of each even-numbered year, and distribute copies to participating taxing units and to the Comptroller as required;
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Make an agreement with newly formed taxing unit’s governing body on an estimated budget allocation for the new taxing unit;
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Have prepared an annual financial audit conducted by an independent certified public accountant and deliver a copy of the audit to each voting taxing unit and made available for inspection at the CAD office;
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Designate the CAD depository at least once every two years;
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Receive taxing units’ resolutions disapproving board actions;
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Adhere to requirements regarding purchasing and contracting under Local Government Code Chapter 252;
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Provide advice and consent to the chief appraiser concerning the appointment of an agricultural appraisal advisory board and determine the number of members on that advisory board;
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Adhere to laws concerning the preservation, microfilming, destruction or other disposition of records
Information, in part, taken from the 2015 Appraisal District Director’s Manual published by the Property Tax Assistance Division (PTAD) of the Texas Comptroller of Public
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