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San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk (ARC) Josie Gonzales is pleased to announce the appointments of Aldair Jimenez as Interim-Assistant Assessor and Janis Maggs as Assistant Recorder. These appointments are part of the ongoing effort to strengthen the department’s leadership and provide excellent services to the residents of San Bernardino County.
The Assistant Assessor is tasked with oversight of key functions within the Assessor’s office, focusing on the accurate and timely assessment of property values, while ensuring the integrity of the property tax roll. The Assistant Recorder will oversee the Recorder and County Clerk operations, focusing on document recording, vital records issuance and copies of public official records, as well as oversight of the Administrative and Fiscal units.
“I am excited to promote two very talented individuals to help drive the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s office forward,” said ARC Josie Gonzales. “Their expertise and dedication to public service will contribute to the continued success of our mission to provide efficient and accurate services to our county.”
Aldair Jimenez most recently served as the Public & Legislative Affairs Analyst for ARC, where he played an instrumental role in shaping legislative strategies and advocating for policies that benefited the department and the public. He was recently recognized by the California Assessors’ Association for his outstanding contributions to the Legislative Committee. Aldair has been with the department since 2019, following a successful career in procurement in both the public and private sector. His dedication to public service is evident through his achievements, including earning a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Leadership from California State University, San Bernardino. Aldair is also a proud graduate of the San Bernardino County Management & Leadership Academy, having successfully completed the program in 2021.
Janis Maggs brings a wealth of experience in public service, having most recently served as the ARC Administrative & Financial Manager. In that role, she was tasked with overseeing the department’s financial operations, ensuring budgetary compliance, and streamlining administrative processes to enhance efficiency. Her expertise in budget management and operations has greatly contributed to the department’s ability to operate effectively and serve the public. Janis has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to improving organizational performance and supporting the goals of the ARC. She has been with the County for nearly 25 years, starting as a Child Support Officer and then serving as a Staff Analyst with several departments before coming to ARC, where she has spent the last 13 years. Janis holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of California, Riverside and completed MLA in 2022. She received the San Bernardino County Public Service Award for Excellence in 2022 for her role in the department’s COVID-19 response.
The Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s office continues to strive for innovation and service excellence to meet the evolving needs of San Bernardino County residents. These key appointments enable the department to provide strong leadership and further its mission to improve service delivery in the community.
For more information about the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk’s office and the services offered, please visit arc.sbcounty.gov.
