Alder wins race for assessor

By Diane Saunders
Staff Writer
Published on Sunday, November 9, 2008 6:03 PM MST

Darlene Alder won the Nov. 4 race for Graham County assessor, defeating Jacque Attaway, who was seeking a fifth term.

Alder, a Republican, received 5,974 votes — 242 more than incumbent Attaway, who received 5,732. As of press time Friday, there were still 59 ballots to be verified by election officials. The number of unverified ballots was not enough to change the outcome of the election, Elections Director Judy Dickerson said.

The vote tallies for the election will become official after they are accepted by the Graham County Board of Supervisors on Nov. 13.

Alder told the Courier that she enjoyed the campaign because she met many people and made new friends.

“I love this county and the people who live here,” she said.

She also talked about the new job she will assume Jan. 1.

“I feel it’s a great honor and a great responsibility to serve the people of Graham County,” Alder said.

During the campaign, Alder, a Gila Valley native, said she had extensive experience reviewing real estate appraisals and financial documentation for mortgage company loan committees. She also cited her experience as an insurance company owner as one of her qualifications for the assessor’s post.

Attaway, a Democrat, is completing her fourth term as assessor. She said prior to the election that she has been involved in a variety of community service endeavors for 35 years.

“I have very much enjoyed serving the people of Graham County, and I want to thank everyone,” Attaway said.

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5 comment(s)

wondering wrote on Nov 26, 2008 11:30 PM:

" When does Timmy take over office? "

One of his.... wrote on Nov 23, 2008 5:10 PM:

" I hope that all of you who voted for Tim are happy. You have just done a dis-service to this county and you don't even know it. The only way that this will work is if Darlene divorces Tim and actually does the job herself. But then I guess that would only happen in an alternate universe. In the real world she will sit in the background while HE runs the county assessors office, including all of the women in it. "

notha wrote on Nov 15, 2008 4:21 AM:

" its aight mom ur on to bigger n better things. "

property owner wrote on Nov 11, 2008 9:00 AM:

" I have had an association with Ms Attaway for many years. I have admired how she handled herself as Manager of Bank of America and as County Assessor. We should be proud that we have people like this in our community. I would also like to thank her for giving to our community and wish her well in the future. "

Jill R. wrote on Nov 10, 2008 10:11 AM:

" There are great expectations on the shoulders of Ms Alder and big shoes to follow in - we wish her well.

Ms Attaway has served this county well for 16 years and has our thanks - we wish her well. "

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