Alachua County Property Appraiser Ayesha Solomon was recently elected president of the Florida Association of Property Appraisers (FAPA).

The conference, hosted this year at Celebration Pointe in Gainesville, solidified the region’s central role in statewide property appraisal leadership, according to the FAPA release.

“I am humbled by this opportunity to serve as President of FAPA. This role is not just a personal honor but a reflection of the collective strength of our members and the work we do every day to ensure fairness and equity in property assessments,” said Solomon in the release. “I want to express my deepest gratitude to outgoing President Marty Kiar for his leadership and dedication. I look forward to working together with my colleagues to continue advancing policies that benefit all Floridians, especially our seniors and vulnerable communities. Together, we will work to build a stronger, more united association.”

Solomon, who grew up in East Gainesville, has been a member of FAPA since 2019 and during that time has held various leadership positions, including vice president in 2023, where she led the organization’s legislative committee. She will serve as the FAPA president for the 2024-25 term.

She started her career in the Alachua County Property Appraiser’s office in June 2001. She was elected Alachua County Property Appraiser in 2021.

FAPA is a statewide professional organization that represents elected county property appraisers and their staff. The organization is dedicated to promoting accuracy and fairness in property tax assessments and advises the Florida Legislature on policy matters to ensure new laws benefit property owners and the appraisal industry.