WASHINGTON CO. CHIEF APPRAISER WILLY DILWORTH RETIRING
After a 35-year career in appraisal, Washington County’s longtime chief appraiser has announced his retirement.
Willy Dilworth announced his retirement Monday after serving as chief appraiser of the county since January 1, 2002. His retirement is effective December 31st.
Dilworth says he will miss many things about his position, but mostly the staff and the people he has worked with and come to know over the years.
Dilworth began his career in appraisal April 1, 1985. Prior to coming to Washington County, he served as chief appraiser in San Jacinto County.
Dilworth joked that he might not have always been the most popular person in the county, but said he always strived to do right by those he worked with.
As Washington County contracts with Brenham ISD for all of the services related to the appraisal district, the school district will head up the search for a new chief appraiser.
The Brenham School Board will hold a special meeting Thursday at 5:15 p.m. to consider hiring a search firm to help the district with the search. The meeting will be held in rooms 111 and 113 at Brenham High School.
Congratulations on a fine career of public service! “Willy” always Exhibited a good sense of humor and patience in his efforts to keep the local school boards informed of what to expect each year On district values. Because he provided correct information in a timely manner, we had time to prepare our budgets and tax rates.
Enjoy retirement, Willy. Your worst day of retirement is better than your best day at work.
Congratulations!