{"id":4569,"date":"2026-04-18T20:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atotw.com\/archive\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T00:00:07","slug":"jason-factor-candidate-for-the-board-of-assessors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atotw.com\/archive\/?p=4569","title":{"rendered":"Jason Factor, candidate for the Board of Assessors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n<p>Below please find the candidate information sheet for Jason Factor.  Mr.<br \/>\nFactor is running opposed for the three year term on the Board of<br \/>\nAssessors.<\/p>\n<p>NAME:\tJason Factor\t<\/p>\n<p>CANDIDATE FOR:\tBoard of Assessors<\/p>\n<p>ADDRESS:\t34 Briarwood Dr<\/p>\n<p>TELEPHONE (Cell) NUMBER:\t617-792-9737<\/p>\n<p>LENGTH OF RESIDENCY:\tMoved to Hanover in Aug 2019<\/p>\n<p>Please list relevant experience (education, vocation, etc.) you feel will<br \/>\nbe useful in the office you are seeing.<\/p>\n<p>?\tI am a nationally and locally recognized mortgage loan originator, a<br \/>\nprofession that requires me to evaluate property values, review appraisals,<br \/>\nand help homeowners understand how taxes impact their financial decisions.<br \/>\n?\tI regularly analyze appraisals, interpret valuation data, and, when<br \/>\nnecessary, challenge those values. Just as importantly, I work closely with<br \/>\nclients to clearly explain how a value was determined so they can make<br \/>\ninformed financial decisions with confidence.<br \/>\n?\tI also serve on the Executive Board of the Hanover Chamber of Commerce,<br \/>\nwhere I work alongside local business owners to support and advocate for<br \/>\nour business community. This experience gives me valuable insight into the<br \/>\npriorities and concerns of both residents and businesses in Hanover. <\/p>\n<p>What are the major issues confronting the town which involve your office?<br \/>\nPlease express your opinion on these issues and how you propose to deal<br \/>\nwith them.<\/p>\n<p>?\tHanover\u2019s recent adoption of a split tax rate for commercial<br \/>\nproperties will require ongoing evaluation. As a member of the Board of<br \/>\nAssessors, collecting accurate data and monitoring the long-term impact of<br \/>\nthis policy will be critical in informing future financial decisions for<br \/>\nthe town. If elected, I will focus on providing clear, reliable data to<br \/>\ntown officials and residents to support responsible fiscal planning.<br \/>\n?\tRising home values across the South Shore have increased the importance<br \/>\nof fair, competitive, and transparent assessments. Homeowners want to<br \/>\nunderstand how their property is valued and how it affects their taxes. I<br \/>\nwould prioritize clear communication and accessibility, ensuring residents<br \/>\nhave the information they need to plan and make informed financial<br \/>\ndecisions.<br \/>\n?\tThere are a number of potential tax exemptions available to Hanover<br \/>\nresidents and businesses.  In my conversations with people in town, I have<br \/>\nheard mixed responses on the attainability and understanding. If elected, I<br \/>\nwould strive to ensure that eligible businesses and homeowners are aware of<br \/>\nthe available resources and strive to make them more accessible. <\/p>\n<p>Why are you running for this office?<\/p>\n<p>Hanover\u2019s form of government depends on active citizen participation. It<br \/>\nis a community shaped by those who show up, get involved, and give back.<br \/>\nI have always tried to contribute in that way\u2014through coaching youth<br \/>\nsports, serving with the Chamber of Commerce, and participating in town<br \/>\nmeetings.<br \/>\nWhen I was approached about this opportunity, I saw it as a meaningful way<br \/>\nto apply my professional experience in service of the community. I am<br \/>\nrunning because I believe I can help local businesses and homeowners ensure<br \/>\nthat our property assessments are fair, accurate, and clearly understood.<\/p>\n<p>For &#8220;Around Town on the Web&#8221;,<br \/>\nCathy H-B<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<br \/>\n&#8220;Around Town on the Web&#8221; (&#8220;ATOTW&#8221;) has been a valued push notification<br \/>\nsince the spring of 2004 &#8211; long before there were push notifications!<\/p>\n<p>For submission guidelines and answers to frequently asked questions about<br \/>\n&#8220;ATOTW&#8221;, please go to<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/atotw.com\/maillist\/lt.php?tid=xodILJYEf7y5AydNykl3Xv38h4Y9YVYSgyJBJ1\/fX\/FoqLt7nDOoRqoN783ZLADJ<br \/>\nTo search for archived &#8220;ATOTW&#8221; news, view the archive<\/p>\n<p>.<br \/>\nIf you would like to be added to this distribution list, click here<\/p>\n<p>.<br \/>\nPlease follow the link in the response e-mail to validate your account. 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