Thomas Swingle

Candidate

Adams County Assessor

Experienced. Committed. Ready to Lead.

I’m Thomas Swingle, and I’m running for Adams County Assessor to bring experienced leadership, modern tools, and transparent practices to property assessment.

With more than 20 years of hands-on experience, from GIS specialist to real estate appraiser to Deputy Assessor, I’ve dedicated my career to ensuring accurate, fair, and transparent assessments for the people of Adams County.

I hold a degree in Geography from the University of Northern Colorado and have built a career rooted in data-driven public service.  This foundation allows me to ensure that property assessments are both accurate and equitable.

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Core Values

✅ Experience You Can Trust
Over two decades of experience inside the Assessor’s Office, from boots-on-the-ground appraisal to senior leadership. I know how the office works and how to improve it.

 

💻 Advancing Assessment Through Technology
With deep expertise in GIS, statistics, and valuation tech, I’ve led innovation in how properties are assessed. I’ll continue modernizing systems to improve accuracy, fairness, and service.

 

🔍 Transparency and Accountability
You deserve to know how your property is assessed. I’ll make the process more understandable and the office more responsive, through clear communication and accessible tools.

Experience Timeline

  • Deputy Assessor, Adams County
    Leading operations and oversight across departments to ensure equitable, transparent, and data-driven assessments.

  • Real Estate Appraiser & Analyst
    Evaluated complex residential and commercial properties with attention to market trends and fair valuation.

  • Used mapping and spatial data to increase accuracy in parcel data and improve long-term land valuation.

  • B.A. in Geography – University of Northern Colorado
    Specialized in spatial relationships, land use, and geographic information systems (GIS).

🌐 National & Regional Leadership Roles

  • IAAO GIS Task Force – Committee Member

  • URISA GIS Valuation Tech Conference – Program Committee

  • URISA GIS-Pro Conference – Program Committee

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