2017 Speaker of the Year for the Anthem Financial Club
Michele Shafe, Clark County Tax Assessor: Ms. Shafe gave a thorough update on the property tax assessment process and revenue stream for Clark County in 2011 as compared to past years. The revenue for 2011 is about the same as it was for 2006. She also provided information on the Senior Citizens Tax Assistance Program and the various exemptions that are available for surviving spouses, veterans, and blind persons. Literature about these programs was provided. A copy of her presentation is on the AFC website.
Ms. Shafe was re-elected Clark County Assessor on November 4, 2014. Prior to being elected in 2010, she was the Assistant Director of Assessment Services in the Clark County Assessor's Office for over 13 years. Before joining the Assessor's Office in 1996, Shafe was a Senior Financial Analyst for the Clark County Finance Department, and was with the Finance Department for over nine years. Shafe holds a Property Tax Appraiser Certificate in both real and personal property from the State of Nevada.
As Assessor, Michele oversees the Administration and assessment of over 750,000 parcels, 25,000 manufactured homes, and 44,000 businesses in Clark County. In addition, she supervises the processing of over 62,000 Veterans, Surviving Spouses, and Blind Property Tax Exemptions.
Michele is also active with Toastmasters International as a Distinguished Toastmaster, and is serving as Division C Director for District 33 in 2015-2016. She has been active with the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada, having served for eight years on the Board of Directors, four years as Executive Vice President. Shafe is also active with the Junior League of Las Vegas serving on their Sustainer Board of Directors as Holiday Coffee Co-chair and member of the Bear Committee. Shafe is a graduate of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Las Vegas Class of 2001.
Professional affiliations include the International Association of Assessing Officers, American Society for Public Administration, Nevada Government Finance Officers Association, and the Nevada Assessors' Association.
Shafe is a longtime Las Vegan who graduated from Chaparral High School. She went on to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees.