Charlie Hackney
THE BRADENTON TIMES HAS ENDORSED Charlie Hackney
Political platform statement
Charlie Hackney brought over 15 years of private professional real estate appraisal experience to the Manatee County Property Appraiser’s Office upon his election in 1992. The citizens of Manatee County have since put their trust in his experience, integrity and professionalism in six subsequent election cycles, selecting him to serve this County for over 26 years.
The Florida Department of Revenue has conferred upon him the designation of Certified Florida Appraiser. He is a member and past-president of the Florida Association of Property Appraisers, a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers and was a SRA Designated member of the Appraisal Institute from 1985 – 2004.
Charlie earned his Associate of Arts degree from Manatee Junior College, now known as the State College of Florida, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Real Estate from Florida State University College of Business. While attending FSU, Charlie served as Vice President of the student body.
As an Air Force veteran and lifelong Floridian, Charlie has always been committed to serving the community in which he lives and works. In 1982, Charlie accepted a gubernatorial appointment to the Manatee Community College Board of Trustees. Upon expiration of this term, he served for 20 years as a Director on the Manatee Community College Foundation Board. Charlie was a former president and board member of the Kiwanis Club of Bradenton, is a member of the Hernando DeSoto Historical Society and portrayed Hernando DeSoto in 1986.
Charlie has honored his pledge to operate the Property Appraiser’s Office in an efficient and cost effective manner, while providing the best possible quality service to the citizens and taxpayers of Manatee County.
He and his wife, the former Niki Cord, reside in Ellenton.
Charlie Hackney brought over 22 years of industry and professional experience to the office of Property Appraiser when first elected in 1992. Now, 24 years later, he is humbled by the confidence you have shown in him in six subsequent elections and is seeking your support in a bid for re-election in 2016. From his first day as your Property Appraiser, Charlie has been committed to running the Property Appraiser\'s Office as efficiently and in as cost-effective a manner as possible in order to save taxpayers money while at the same time providing the highest level of service to our citizens. Charlie is a Certified Florida Appraiser and is past president of the Florida Association of Property Appraisers. He has dedicated hundreds of hours in service to the community through his involvement in Kiwanis Club, the Manatee Community College Foundation, Bradenton Jaycees and The Hernando De Soto Historical Society.
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida BS 1977, Major: Real Estate
- Manatee Junior College, Bradenton, Florida, AS 1974
- Eau Gallie High School, Melbourne, Florida 1968 Military Service:
- United States Air Force - 1968-1972. Rank: Staff Sergeant. Discharge: Honorable Business Experience:
- Manatee County Property Appraiser, 1992-Present
- Owner/Developer Hackney Storage Spaces, Manatee County, Florida. 1973
- Owner, Charles. E. Hackney & Assoc. Real Estate Appraisers 1985-1992
- Real Estate Appraiser, James M. Doss & Assoc. Bradenton, Florida 1979-1985 Professional Affiliations/Designations:
- Florida Association of Property Appraisers, President 1998-1999
- Certified Florida Appraiser, Florida Department of Revenue since 1995
- SRA Member, Appraisal Institute, 1985-2004
Matt Walsh Endorsemt Observer Publication
"There is no debate: Hackney has demonstrated his commitment to serving Manatee County residents fairly and efficiently for three decades and continues to do a good job.
We recommend: Charles Hackney"