Russell P. Hudson is seeking election to a full term as Navarro County’s Tax Assessor/Collector in the Nov. 4 General election.
Hudson, 40, was appointed to the post in 2007 by the Navarro County Commissioners Court, to fill out the unexpired term of Peggy Blackwell Moore following her retirement from office.
His run for office this year keeps a promise he made to the commissioners — to seek election to a full term as tax assessor/collector.
“I’ve enjoyed the entire experience and I’d like to continue to do it,” Hudson said. “I have some more changes I’d still like to get done here in the office.”
Since coming on board in the position, Hudson has changed the physical layout of the tax office, switching the location of the automobile office and the property tax office to create more workstations for the department’s automobile office.
“(Auto) is busy every month, and property is busy during tax season. It made more sense to give motor vehicle more space,” he said. Currently four windows for vehicle service are available, with a fifth position that can open as needed. Previously, only three clerks were available to process motor vehicle business.
Hudson’s upcoming plans for the tax office include a renovation of the auto office to create a more customer-friendly environment. He said he plans to remove the long counter in the office, making it more accessible to those in wheelchairs.
Hudson is a 1985 graduate of Corsicana High School; attended Texas A&M; University on a Collins scholarship, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; and Amberton University in Garland, where he received his Master’s degree with a specialty in management.
Prior to taking the courthouse office, Hudson worked as an accountant at Scottish Rite Hospital, worked up from accounting to administration at Navarro Regional Hospital in Corsicana, and was also in business with his father doing deed and title work.
“I do enjoy what I do. I enjoy dealing with the public,” Hudson said.
—————
Bob Belcher may be reached via e-mail at belcher@corsicanadailysun.com
Latest News
Related Photos
Discussion
Hudson seeks full term as Tax Assessor/Collector
- Latest News
-
-
Bench ceremony honors Lisa Miller — tireless worker, clogger
Numbering almost three dozen, friends of Lisa Miller came out Thursday as the Main Street Advisory Board honored the former Corsicana Visitor Center employee with a downtown bench.
“Even though she wasn’t from here, she embraced Corsicana,” one said. -
P&Z denies oil well variance
After meeting behind closed doors for nearly two hours, the Navarro County Lake Planning and Zoning Commission turned down a variance request to drill an oil well within 600 feet of a subdivision around Richland-Chambers Lake.
-
Scouts launch annual food drive
Scouts from Corsicana Pack 253 will be joining the Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America kicks off its 23rd annual Scouting for Food Drive on Feb. 11 through Feb. 18.
-
Church News
News and announcements submitted by area congregations.
Straight Way Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. 15th, will celebrate Black History Month at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012
-
Local Beat for 2/10/12
A listing of meetings and events of interest from throughout Navarro County.
-
Judge slams critics of Texas school prayer ruling
A federal judge blasted by Newt Gingrich and other conservatives for his ruling that prohibited prayer at a Texas high school graduation is firing back in accepting a settlement to the case.
-
Top Texas officials warn of power plant shortages
The private companies that generate electricity in Texas are not building enough new capacity to meet the state's needs.
-
Downed airplane located near Lake Palestine
The Henderson County Sheriff's Office and Texas Department of Public Safety Game Wardens assisted in locating an plane that went down in Lake Palestine early Thursday. The Department of Public Safety is investigating the crash.
-
Viral video: Grizzly bear cub, wolf cub play together
It’s like something out of a children's book: A bear cub meets a wolf cub and they become the best of friends. Even though they are different species and ferocious predators, the unlikely couple stays pals for life.
-
First lady comes to North Texas to promote fitness
First lady Michelle Obama spends the next two days in North Texas as she makes a three-day national tour to promote childhood fitness and the battle against childhood obesity.
- More Latest News Headlines
-
Obama Gives Education Waivers to 10 States
Giffords Aide to Run for Her Seat
LA School in Sex Abuse Scandal Reopens
Winter Slamming North Asia, Parts of Europe
Syrian Forces Renew Bombardment of Homs
States, Banks Reach Foreclosure-abuse Settlement
Raw Video: Italy's Mount Etna Bursts Into Life
Greeks March; Angry Despite Debt Deal
Raw Video: U.S. Pullout Celebration
Raw Video: Annual Empire State Building Run-Up
Man Killed in Courthouse Shootout
Air Force Airlines: Leaders Get Polished Service
Ga Girl Fights Off Kidnapper at Walmart
Nevada Highway Patrol, City Settle Beating Case
Homs Bombardment Continues, Global Outcry Grows
Raw Video: Dog Rescued From Icy Colo. Water
Skip the Coffee Cup and Inhale Your Caffeine Fix
