Q: What has been your biggest challenge returning to public service?
The greatest challenge was starting work in the middle of a budget crisis. Within days of getting to work at Louisiana Department of Revenue ("LDR"), my management team and I were tasked with providing guidance for the two special legislative sessions and the Task Force on Structural Changes in Budget and Tax Policy. In addition, there is also a Task Force on Ad Valorem Tax Structure, a Sales Tax Streamlining and Modernization Commission and a Transportation Infrastructure Funding Task Force. Every corner of the state and local tax system in Louisiana is under review. Fortunately, I joined a team of knowledgeable, experienced professionals who supported me in providing the information that the Governor’s Office, the Division of Administration, and the Legislature needed. Continue reading >