Two Longtime County Employees Vying for Tax Assessor Collector

Thomas Sigee, a county employee and retired U.S. Army Sargeant, and Susie James, the interim Tax Assessor Collector, are running for the position of Jefferson County Tax Assessor Collector. Former Longtime Tax Assessor Collector Miriam Johnson retired in March, leaving an unexpired two-year term. The two longtime county employees spoke at the Press Club of Southeast Texas luncheon recently along with Jefferson County Democratic Chairman Gilbert Adams who explained the special election that will be held to fill the position permanently. On June 3, the Democratic Party Executive Committee which is made up of precinct chairs will choose the candidate whose name will be placed on the ballot for the democratic nomination. James has worked in the tax office for 29 years. She's served as deputy chief since 2006. She was appointed to the interim position by Jefferson County Commissioners. Sigee who works in the auditing office has been a county employee for 18 years. He previously worked in probation department.