Heard runs for Tax Collector

My name is Stephen C. Heard, and I am a lifelong resident of Rankin County. I am a graduate of Pearl High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University. I am a member of McLaurin Heights United Methodist Church, have volunteered with Scouts BSA for twelve years, and have been employed by the Rankin County Tax Assessor’s Office as a residential appraiser for the past twenty-two years. I am married to Candace Heard, who has taught in the Rankin County School District for twenty-four years, and we have three beautiful children: Carter, Jake, and Mina. My parents are Marion and Alice Heard, and my mom is also a lifelong resident of Rankin County who served as the Rankin County Tax Collector from 1980 to 2008.

I humbly announce my candidacy for the office of Tax Collector. Watching my mother serve the citizens of Rankin County with integrity and professionalism fostered my desire to work as a public servant. In the past, the offices of Tax Collector and Tax Assessor not only worked closely but were one office of professionals who worked together to help meet the needs of the citizens of Rankin County. As you go to the polls, I would appreciate your vote: a vote for a conservative public servant with experience, integrity, and a desire to serve the citizens of Rankin County. I look forward to working with you as your next Rankin County Tax Collector.