my name is sumbel “susan” zeb, and i am running to be your collin central appraisal district board of directors, for place 2!
About Sumbel
Sumbel (also known as Susan by many of her colleagues and friends) is a North Texas native, growing up in Greenville, TX, where her father still practices as a Cardiologist. Her family moved to Rockwall, TX, where she completed High School. Sumbel graduated from Southern Methodist University, where she completed a B.A. in Political Science.
Sumbel was interested in a career in public service, so she continued her education by studying Public Administration, Political Science, and Journalism at the University of North Texas while pursuing her Masters of Science degree. This is where she learned the ins and outs of managing and running local government and non-profits here in Texas.
Sumbel has worked in government, non-profit development, and business development, including working for the United States House of Representatives for Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. Her expertise is in fundraising and helping organizations grow.
After getting married to her husband Vick, they were excited to move to Collin County, where they knew some of the best public schools in North Texas existed. Sumbel is a member of her step son’s PTA, and is an avid supporter of Plano ISD.
Sumbel also volunteers with the City of Plano’s Multicultural Outreach Roundtable (MCOR), with a focus on developing stronger community relationships with local law enforcement.
Sumbel is also a part of the current Leadership Plano Class 40.
The Position
Last November, Texas voters approved an amendment to the state constitution giving appraisal districts with populations of 75,000 or more three elected seats on those board of directors. That includes the Collin Central Appraisal District.
In addition to the 5 appointed Board of Directors, Collin Central Appraisal District will now have 3 elected at large. 3 people will be elected May 4th and start serving a term beginning July 1st, 2024. These are county-wide positions.
That includes the Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD).
Three people will be elected May 4th and start serving July 1st for a term that ends December 31st of 2026.
Board members are not involved in setting property values or hearing appeals. Board members appoint the chief appraiser, adopt the annual budget and biennial reappraisal plan, approve litigation settlements, and approve contract services.