Delmar Williamson

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/21/2004    Last Visited: 9/22/2004  

  The CLB also approved the county official bonds for Property Assessor Delmar Williamson, Cocke County Director of Schools Larry Blazer, and Cocke County Emergency Management Agency Director David Cody.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 11/30/2004    Last Visited: 12/1/2004  

  Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson, at right, was helping Thelma Ripley to locate a property on the county maps in the assessor's office on Monday. ©2004 NPT PHOTO By STEVE BLANCHETT
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  NEWPORT- After 33 years, the longest serving elected county official, Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson, has decided to retire and in doing so, presented his resignation to Cocke County Clerk Janice Butler on Monday.
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  "First of all, I would like to take this time to let you know how much I appreciate each and everyone of you in Cocke County," said Williamson."You have always been kind to me and helped me with my budget.I have always liked the community in which I live."
  
  Williamson said he has tried to make a difference in the community by serving the public as Cocke County Property Assessor since he was first elected in 1984.
  
  Williamson began working in the property assessor's office in 1971, after returning to Newport from his service in the Vietnam War.
  
  "I have given it much thought and have made one of the big decisions in my life, which is to retire as of December 31, 2004," said Williamson."I will miss assisting everyone in the community, but I feel it's time for me to retire so that I can spend some time with my family."
  
  Williamson has been married to his wife, Patricia for more than 25 years.
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  "I want to congratulate Delmar on his announcement of his retirement after 33 years of service in the Property Assessor's office," said Cocke County Mayor Iliff McMahan Jr. "Delmar is certainly one of the most talented, dedicated, and professional public servants I have ever known.He is a role model to me, and I feel Cocke County is very fortunate to have had the benefit of Delmar's work ethic and leadership."
  
  McMahan said he feels extremely grateful to Williamson to have been able to work with him these past few years.
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  "I have worked with Delmar for the past 30 plus years," said Butler.
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  "Delmar is a person I will always be able to call my friend and the County Clerk's staff wish him all the best," said Butler.
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  Williamson was just re-elected in 2004 and he was scheduled to serve until 2008.
  
  Williamson said the CLB will appoint Williamson's successor until the next election in 2006 and whoever wins the election will serve the remainder of Williamson's term.
  
  Williamson said he would like to ask the Cocke County Legislative Body to appoint Margaret Sorrell, who is currently his assistant assessor, as the Cocke County Property Assessor until the election in 2006."She has 25 years of experience in this office," said Williamson."Ms.
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  Williamson said it would be an honor to him, if the CLB would consider his proposal.
  
  "Gerald Ottinger, former deputy assessor, resigned his position on October 31, 2004, and Angela Shelton took his position," said Williamson."Mrs.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 8/7/2004    Last Visited: 8/7/2004  

  Unopposed in the races for property assessor, Delmar Williamson was re-elected with 1,791 votes.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 9/2/2004    Last Visited: 9/2/2004  

  NEWPORT- Cocke County Circuit Court Judge Ben Hooper II officiated over the Oath of Office ceremony for three Cocke County Board of Education members, Pat Proffitt, Jerry Ramsey, and Randy Shults, and Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson in the Circuit Court Room on Wednesday.
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  "I've known Delmar for a long time and he served in the property assessor's office for a long time and was then elected as property assessor, where he has served for 20 years," said Bell.
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  "Delmar is probably the most senior political figure I know in Cocke County," said McMahan."He been with the tax assessor's office for about 30 years.
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  Hooper then administered the two Oaths of Office to Williamson, who accepted the responsibilities of his office.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/31/2004    Last Visited: 1/1/2005  

  Sorrell replaces Delmar Williamson, who is retiring after more than 30 years of service. ©2005 NPT PHOTO BY GARY BUTLER
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  NEWPORT- Although retiring Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson was at his job for more than 30 years, his assistant and the new interim property assessor-Margaret Sorrell-is no rookie.
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  "And Delmar has got a lot of Cocke County history bottled up in his head, which he'll be taking with him when he leaves today," she said.
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  "I really appreciate all the help Delmar has given me over the years, and I appreciate the confidence placed in me by him and the CLB in naming me as interim property assessor," she said.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/21/2004    Last Visited: 12/22/2004  

  The vacancy is being created because Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson is retiring effective Dec. 31, and the remainder of his term must be filled until the next August General Election.
  
  In other business, the CLB accepted the resignation of Williamson.
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  The CLB approved the following notaries and sureties including: Waynella Ivy Large-renewal-corporate bond, Dennis Suggs-renewal-corporate, Shirley J. Wilds-renewal-corporate bond, Tommie C. Dyke-renewal-corporate bond, Crystal Black O'Dell-renewal-corporate bond, Leah Ann Ayers-new-corporate bond, Bobby J. Knight-renewal-sureties-Charles E. Mason and Eddie Ball, Jeff Gene Jenkins-new-sureties-Margaret Sorrell and Delmar Williamson, Charlotte P. Tweed-renewal-sureties-George L. Tweed and Dovie J. Bradley, Grady Edward Hughes-renewal-sureties-Charles D. Hughes and Martha H. Murray, Jan S. Brockwell-renewal-sureties-Terry Brockwell and Danny Wester Sr., and Mike Aaron Proffitt-renewal-sureties-Jack Reynolds and Pat Proftitt.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 12/20/2004    Last Visited: 12/21/2004  

  The vacancy is being created because Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson is retiring effective Dec. 31, and the remainder of his term must be filled until the next August General Election.The term for the new property assessor will begin on Jan. 1, 2005.
  
  In other business, the CLB will discuss 25 items including:
  
  Accepting the resignation of Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson.
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  In the matter of approval of notaries and sureties including: Waynella Ivy Large-renewal-corporate bond, Dennis Suggs-renewal-corporate, Shirley J. Wilds-renewal-corporate bond, Tommie C. Dyke-renewal-corporate bond, Crystal Black O'Dell-renewal-corporate bond, Leah Ann Ayers-new-corporate bond, Bobby J. Knight-renewal-sureties-Charles E. Mason and Eddie Ball, Jeff Gene Jenkins-new-sureties-Margaret Sorrell and Delmar Williamson, Charlotte P. Tweed-renewal-sureties-George L. Tweed and Dovie J. Bradley, Grady Edward Hughes-renewal-sureties-Charles D. Hughes and Martha H. Murray, Jan S. Brockwell-renewal-sureties-Terry Brockwell and Danny Wester Sr., and Mike Aaron Proffitt-renewal-sureties-Jack Reynolds and Pat Proftitt.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/28/2004    Last Visited: 4/29/2004  

  NEWPORT- Cocke County Property Assessor Delmar Williamson said on Tuesday that the property assessor's office is in the process of mailing out the Assessment Change Notice to some property owners.
  
  "The Assessment Change Notice is not a bill," said Williamson."The notice is being sent to property owners that have recently purchased or sold a portion of property, made any change to an existing improvement, or had new construction on a property."
  
  Williamson said these changes include, but are not limited to garages, carports, utility buildings, and any other change made to a property that has not been previously assessed.
  
  "You will also receive an Assessment Change Notice if your property was reviewed and some item that is part of your property was missed in prior years," added Williamson.
  
  Williamson said that most business owners would also receive the Assessment Change Notice concerning personal property.
  
  "If you receive a notice and your business is closed, it's very important for the business owner to contact the assessor's office immediately," said Williamson.
  
  Williamson said there is information on the back of the Assessment Change Notice that will tell you about laws that will be helpful to you in filling out the form properly.
  
  "The information describes the Greenbelt Law that is for 15-plus acre tracts of land and about the Tax Relief Program for elderly or disabled persons," said Williamson."It will also explain how to appeal your appraised value if you disagree."
  
  Williamson said the Cocke County Board of Equalization will meet beginning Tuesday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Cocke County Property Assessor's Office to allow property owners who disagree with the new appraisal and opportunity to offer evidence supporting what they believe the actual value of their property to be.
  
  "Property owners that are still dissatisfied with their appraisal after meeting with the Cocke County Equalization Board may then appeal to the State Board of Equalization," said Williamson.
  
  Williamson said his office would begin mailing the Assessment Change Notices to property owners this week.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/21/2004    Last Visited: 4/21/2004  

  Commissioner Williamson said this decision is supported by Property Assessor Delmar Williamson.
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  Commissioner Williamson said this decision is supported by Property Assessor Delmar Williamson.

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  Cocke County Online - [Cached Version]
  Published on: 4/16/2004    Last Visited: 4/17/2004  

  Appointing a board member for the Cocke County Equalization Board, which will be presented by Property Assessor Delmar Williamson.

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