KENNETH D. STIEGER
County Assessor

"I want to make Sacramento County a place
where families can afford their own homes …
and businesses can prosper."

Ken Stieger first joined the Sacramento County Assessor’s office in March, 1985, and rose to the position of Assessor on January 1, 1999, following his election in June, 1998.

Prior to working in the Assessor’s Office, Ken spent ten years in the land surveying profession. He earned both a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Business from California State University, Sacramento (CSUS).

Ken was born, raised and educated in Sacramento. He met his wife, Jan, while attending CSUS; and they were married in the spring of 1985. Their two children, Nicholas and Kristen, both are attending college.

In addition to his local government service, for the past two decades Ken also has been giving back to the Sacramento Community in a variety of ways. His participation in community and statewide organizations include:

• California Assessors Association, President 2008
• Member International Association of Assessing Officers since 1999
• Active member of the Rotary Club of Sacramento since 1996
• A director on the Alumni Board of California State University (CSUS) 1992-2004, and a past board president
• Member Board of Directors of Friends of Fairytale Town, 1990-2000, and served as president for two years
• Past active member of Active 20-30 Club #1 of Sacramento, and was the recipient of that organization’s “Man of the Year” award in 1989

As a life-long Sacramento native, Ken Stieger knows Sacramento County; and, as Assessor, he pledges to:

• Ensure that all property will be assessed fairly and in accordance with the law
• Keep the public informed of its rights and benefits under the law
• Head an Assessor’s Office that is responsive to the public’s needs and sets high-quality customer service as its first priority