Lynn Walls Cites Experience, Leadership, Honesty In
Revenue Commissioner Bid

May 5, 2008
Lynn Walls is confident that her 22 years experience in dealing with all aspects of the revenue department makes her the most qualified candidate to serve as Revenue Commissioner of Marshall County. Walls, the Chief Revenue Clerk for the county, said she has the proven ability to offer the citizens honest, experienced leadership.

“Your revenue commissioner’s office is intended to be a place where you can come to get answers about your tax issues as well as be assured that you are getting all the exemptions that you are eligible for and entitled to under state law,” stated Walls, 44, of Arab.

“I have worked directly with the citizens for more than two decades and have demonstrated my concern and willingness to help with people’s problems. I believe it is important to be knowledgeable and available to the tax payers. I promise to continue to serve the public as I have in the past and to be available when you need help. I intend to be an elected official that you can count on.”

Walls says she has outlined a comprehensive plan to modernize the office and make it more accessible to the citizens. The plan includes creating an online payment system for taxpayers, establishing satellite payment stations in Albertville and Arab, as well as installing an after-hours drop payment system. She also promises to establish accountability for all public funds.

She is the Democratic nominee for the position and will face her Republican opponent in the November general election. She has taken a required by law leave of absence during her campaign.

Married to Marshall County Sheriff Scott Walls, she feels it’s important to stress to the citizens that there is absolutely no conflict of interest in both serving as elected officials.

“Scott’s business is law enforcement, and my expertise is tax law and calculations. There have been circumstances, even recently, where close family members have held public office at the same time without any conflict.”

Walls is the former Lynn McCaffery and attended Albertville High School. They have two sons, Joseph and Josh, and a daughter, Natalie Smith. Joseph owns a landscaping and construction business while his wife Denielle works as a registered medical assistant for an optometrist. Josh is a student at Motlow State University. Natalie is also a student and attends Athens State University. Natalie’s husband Casey Smith is a teacher at Marshall Technical School and are parents to the Walls’ first grandchild, Landen.

“I am looking forward to getting out and campaigning for this important office. I hope to see as many citizens as possible in the coming months so that voters will appreciate the differences between me and my opponent”, Walls concluded. “I understand how important this position is to our citizens and know that they deserve a revenue commissioner who they can be proud to vote for in November.”

Those interested in contacting Walls may call 256-302-2028 or 256-586-5327. Her campaign website will soon be available at www.lynnwalls.com.