Jim Irizarry has spent more than three decades serving the residents of San Mateo County. For the past 13 years, he has served as Assistant Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder and Assistant Chief Elections Officer, helping oversee one of the county’s most complex and essential departments. In that role, Jim has worked alongside the department leadership to modernize election systems, improve property assessment processes, and ensure the public receives reliable, transparent services. His experience includes helping manage 35 elections and closing 13 countywide assessment rolls while supporting a team responsible for vital records, elections, and property data that impact every community in the county.

Jim believes property tax policy must balance fairness for homeowners with the financial stability that supports schools, local services, and public safety. He will uphold the protections of Proposition 13 while advocating for modest, responsible reforms that support housing affordability, particularly for seniors and younger residents struggling to enter the housing market. As a Board Certified Property Tax Appraiser, Jim understands the complexity of California’s property tax system and is committed to ensuring assessments remain accurate, transparent, and fair.

Over the next three years, Jim will focus on three core goals: strengthening election security, improving property assessment transparency, and modernizing public services. His plan includes investing in technology that improves service delivery, expanding digital access to county records, and ensuring residents receive timely responses when they interact with the Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder’s office. By building on the department’s strong foundation, Jim will ensure San Mateo County continues to lead the state in professional, efficient public administration.