Hall County Tax Commissioner Darla Eden plans to seek a second term, with goals of keeping a close eye on legislation and policy that affects taxpayers and leading the office to go paperless.

Eden said she has brought many improvements to the office since being elected in 2012, including better customer service and efficiency.

“While no one likes paying taxes,” she said in a news release, “our job is to make it as painless as possible with an educated staff with a helpful attitude and efficient processes.”

Eden created an information desk where a staff member greets and interviews taxpayers upon entry and a communications center to handle phone calls, emails and faxes. She also led the office during an overhaul of the tax system for motor vehicles.

“My desire to serve as tax commissioner was primarily because I believe professional standards are necessary to deliver excellent customer service,” she said in the news release. “During my first term, many interactions with taxpayers impacted changes that resulted in a more efficient and positive experience for both customers and staff. While challenging and ever changing, I have found the tax commissioner’s responsibilities to be very rewarding.”

Eden is a certified public accountant with 25 years of experience in private industry, government, public accounting and taxation.

“I have the drive and dedication to support the demands of the ever evolving state tax laws on the local level and keep our taxpayers properly informed,” Eden said in the news release.

The tax commissioner’s office acts as an agent for the state in processing motor vehicle titles and registrations as well as billing and collecting property tax for local governments and municipalities.

Eden’s campaign website is available at www.darlaeden.com.