David Cadd was sworn in today as the new Beaufort County Auditor. He was sworn in by Beaufort County Clerk of Court Jerri Ann Roseneau in front of a small gathering of family and friends. The ceremony was held today, Wednesday, at 12 noon in County Council Chambers.

The County Auditor is an elected official who is instrumental in the collection of property tax, a large source of revenue for local government, by preparing and maintaining the tax roll. The primary responsibilities of the County Auditor are to assemble the County’s records of real and personal property and to calculate individual property taxes to be paid each year.

"Today begins a new chapter here in the Beaufort County Auditor's Office and I'm excited to lead a great team," said Mr. Cadd. "From this point forward, we are building cooperation, understanding, and a team spirit with all offices of Beaufort County.  My team and I are here for the citizens of Beaufort County, and I will work hard to make the Auditor's Office one to emulate. My motto is For The Community By The Community."  

The Beaufort County Auditor has 2 locations to serve taxpayers: 

• Beaufort Office
  100 Ribaut Road, Suite 160
  843-255-2500
• Bluffton Office
  4819 Bluffton Parkway
  843-255-2505