ABOUT SOPHIA
Sophia Anwar, raised in Texas, proudly chose Lewisville as her family's new home, bringing along her husband and 4-year-old daughter, Nora.
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Sophia has spent her professional career in public service at the White House, a staffer for the US House of Representatives, and the Texas House of Representatives.
Prior to her current role as the District Director for a Texas State Representative, she worked at various mission-driven organizations, including nonprofits, government organizations, and law firms, in roles responsible for relationship management and political engagement.
Sophia is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and a Bill Archer Fellowship Alum.
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Sophia has experience working as a political consultant with State parties and organizations on business development and creating free communication toolkits for grassroots organizations.
As a daughter of a small business owner, Sophia is passionate about the role small businesses play in communities and the impact they have, especially with workforce development. She has kept close relationships and nurtured opportunities for young professionals, helping to start a Young Professionals Networking Group during her time in West Virginia and in Lewisville.
Sophia is honored to be a member of Leadership Lewisville, Class 38. And an active member of the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce.
Sophia served as a panelist alongside a Texas State Representative and Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas CEO, Kristen Howell at the 2023 Women of Influence Conference.
Sophia served as a panelist alongside a Texas State Representative and Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas CEO, Kristen Howell at the 2023 Women of Influence Conference.
After successfully graduating from the Board Leadership Institute, Sophia serves as a Board Member of United Way of Denton County. She is also currently serving on the Denton County Workforce Success Leadership Team.
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ABOUT THE POSITION
Last November, Texas voters approved an amendment to the state constitution giving appraisal districts with populations of 75,000 or more three elected seats on those board of directors. That includes the Denton Central Appraisal District.
In addition to the 5 appointed Board of Directors, Denton Central Appraisal District will now have 3 elected at large. 3 people will be elected on May 4th and serve a term beginning July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026. These are county-wide positions.
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Board members are not involved in setting property values or hearing appeals. Board members appoint the chief appraiser, adopt the annual budget and biennial reappraisal plan, approve litigation settlements, and approve contract services.