The Citizen's Aide is positioned to serve as facilitator for taxpayers to help them resolve issues or concerns with property values and to communicate with the Assessor and Chief Deputy to keep them informed on such issues.

Bill Kennedy was choosen for this position as his more than 35 years with the Assessor's office provides him with the broad knowledge and experience to assist and educate taxpayers in all aspects regarding this office. .

Over the years, Bill has held various management roles that include Manager of Support Services, Assessor Liaison, Intergovernmental Liaison, Project Manager and Appraiser. Bill was instrumental in the development of the Electronic Permit System and received key recognitions from the Maricopa Association of Governments the City of Phoenix and the City of Philadelphia.

Bill is a native of Wheeling, West Virginia. He is a true sports fan; played basketball for Arizona State University, drafted by the National Basketball Association - Phoenix Suns and played in the American Basketball Association - Kentucky Colonels. Currently, he is a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Official and, in his spare time, participates on a senior olympic basketball team. Bill also gives back to the community through his commitment as an avid football coach for Pop Warner Football and his support of education as a first priority along with team sports.