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Martin County Property one of only 49 to be honored with this prestigious award.
This certificate affirms that we are operating at the highest
Appraiser level of performance for our customers.
In addition, the office was recognized with seven
By Jenny Fields, CFA Gold Addy Awards by the American Advertising
Jan. 5, 2023 will mark my Federation Treasure Coast Chapter for our messaging
second year as your Martin and communication methods to reach the public.
County Property Appraiser. None of this would be possible without my talented
I continue to commit my team of professionals. Their hard work, dedication,
office to providing excellent unique knowledge, and accessibility is what makes the
customer service, education, office truly great!
and community outreach for the Thank you for the honor of serving
residents and business owners as your Martin County Property
of our great county! Appraiser. Happy New Year and all
In 2022, we gained an the very best in 2023!
additional partner to our library of seven print and digital Sincerely,
publications to distribute monthly informational articles Jenny Fields, CFA,
to you (ICares, Hometown News, Seabreeze, TCPalm Martin County Property Appraiser
Real Estate Source, Treasure Coast Real Estate and
Local Living, Friends and Neighbors of Martin County, Martin County Tax Collector
and Out2News). We have also collaborated with Martin The majority of the staff at the tax collector’s office
County Television (MCTV), as another distribution point By Ruth “Ski Pietruszewski, personally donated to fill all the angels that were on the
to air our monthly educational videos and infomercials. Martin County Tax Collector trees at the four offices. The spirit of Christmas giving
Our presentation schedule to local groups and Salvation Army and cheer filled the air in our office!
organizations increased by 63 percent over the prior year. Christmas Tree Angels
Presenting to homeowner associations and attending new
business openings in Martin County are two additional The True Meaning Of
community outreach initiatives. Christmas
The office incorporated three new software modules Angel trees brighten
which have significantly impacted productivity and Christmas for children.
accuracy (iLOOKABOUT, GeoViewPort Desktop Review “We hope to help bring the
and Assessment Project Management). In addition, true meaning of Christmas
more than 25 enhancements were made to our website to local children and help
increasing overall favorable customer service. In fact, the Salvation Army by putting Angel trees in all of our
the website saw robust traffic, receiving more than 3.5 offices,” commented Ruth Pietruszewski, Martin County
million page views in 2022! Tax Collector.
Because of these achievements and so many Each Angel tree is filled with the names and wish
more, the office received the Recertification of lists of local children. The list consists of toys, and sizes Ruth “Ski” Pietruszewski, Martin County Tax Collector,
Excellence in Assessment Administration from the for shirts, pants, and shoes. The donor’s name is kept announces that the Real ID Act compliance date has been
International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO). anonymous. The Salvation Army Angel Tree is one of extended for two years. The extended date is May 7, 2025.
Approximately 13,000 offices in the United States and the true spirits of giving and a way to bring Christmas to Look for the gold star in the upper right-hand side of your
Canada are members of the IAAO, and our office was Martin County children who are less fortunate. driver’s license to confirm you are Real ID compliant.