Sonya Jackson

The first Black person to be elected as the Chatham County Tax Commissioner, Sonya L. Jackson, promised to leverage her business expertise to improve access to services, educate residents about the tax laws and their rights, and reform government accountability. Jackson leads the Chatham County Tax Commissions office managing a $6.3 million dollar budget and leading a staff of 78 employees. Jackson’s office bills, collects, and disburses approximately $500 million in property and motor vehicle taxes to state, county and local governments and schools each year.

An Alumna of Savannah High School and Savannah State University, Jackson’s choice to serve her hometown has provided great benefit to all citizens in Chatham County. The Tax Commissioner has brought Automated Automobile Tag Renewal Kiosks to the area. The kiosks provide residents with a rapid and safe alternative for tag renewals. Customers are now able to get their decals instantly. Residents can locate the kiosks at Kroger stores on Mall Boulevard, Ogeechee Road, and Wilmington Island. In addition to using the Chatham County Tax Offices’ three locations, residents are encouraged to conduct their business on-line for a variety services.

Working diligently to keep her promises, Jackson is also educating residents about their rights and tax laws through a variety of methods, to include community forums, workshops, and partnership with area organizations.