David Britt has spent nearly his entire professional career inside the Muscogee County Tax Commissioner’s Office. From his early days as a front-line clerk to now leading the department as Tax Commissioner, Britt has seen every side of the office — the good, the challenging, and the rewarding. Ten months into his tenure, he sat down with The Courier Eco Latino for a Sunday Conversation about the transition, his priorities, and what residents should know before making that trip to renew their tags or pay property taxes.
Q: You’ve been in office for about 10 months now. How has the transition been?
Britt: It’s been a blessing — truly. First of all, it’s nothing but God working everything out. Having spent over 25 years in this office, I was able to come into the position with a deep understanding of both the work and the people. I started here in 2000 as a clerk on the front line, worked through administration, managed delinquent tax collections for about 10 years, and then served as Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner before being elected.
Having that experience — the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way — really prepared me for this role. Plus, I have a great team. Leadership is only as strong as the people around you, and my staff makes all the difference…