Jeffrey Prang
Jeffrey Prang | |
|---|---|
 Prang in 2020 | |
| Los Angeles County Assessor | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | John Noguez |
| Mayor of West Hollywood | |
| In office April 2000 – April 2001 | |
| In office April 2003 – April 2004 | |
| In office April 2008 – April 2009 | |
| In office April 2012 – April 2013 | |
| Member of the West Hollywood City Council | |
| In office 1997–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Ray Vizcarra |
| Residence | Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | Michigan State University Harvard Kennedy School |
| Occupation | Public administrator |
Jeffrey Prang (born 1962) is an American public official serving as the Los Angeles County Assessor since 2014. The office manages more than 2.5 million property assessments valued at over $2 trillion, generating approximately $24 billion in annual property tax revenue.[1][2]
In 2025, his office facilitated wildfire-related property tax relief following the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire, processing thousands of reassessment claims and launching an online relief portal.[3][4]
Prang was previously a member of the West Hollywood City Council, serving from 1997 to 2014, including four terms as mayor.[5]
Early life and education
Prang was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1962 and raised in nearby Warren.[5] He earned a degree in International Relations from James Madison College at Michigan State University.[5] During his time at MSU, he participated in the Spartan Marching Band. In 2004, he completed the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the Harvard Kennedy School.[5]
Political career
Prang began his public service in several administrative roles, including special assistant to Assessor Kenneth P. Hahn, press deputy to Los Angeles City Council President Ruth Galanter, and assistant city manager of Pico Rivera.[6]
He was elected to the West Hollywood City Council in 1997 and served multiple terms until 2014. He served as mayor four times and advocated for LGBTQ+ rights, transparency, and local governance.[6]
In 2014, he was elected Los Angeles County Assessor, succeeding John Noguez amid a corruption scandal. He resigned from the West Hollywood City Council to take the Assessor's office.[7]
Tenure as Assessor
As Assessor, Prang oversees over 2.5 million properties and business assessments valued more than $2 trillion. His office underpins approximately $24 billion in property tax revenue annually.[8][9]
Prang implemented a multi-year technology modernization project, digitizing 2.4 million paper records and moving to a cloud-based platform. This effort replaced a legacy mainframe system and enhanced office productivity, public accessibility and transparency.[10] Early in his tenure, Prang focused on moving past the corruption scandal involving his predecessor and updating the office's outdated technology systems.[11]
In 2025, Prang’s office led wildfire-recovery efforts after the Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire, processing more than 13,000 calamity-reassessment claims and launching an online disaster-relief portal for homeowners.[12][13]
He was re‑elected in 2018 and 2022; local media credit his tenure with restoring ethics and stability to the office after the corruption scandal that unseated his predecessor, John Noguez, in part through reforms such as a strict no‑gift policy.[7][11]
Leadership and advocacy
Prang has held leadership roles in state and regional organizations. He served as president of the California Contract Cities Association and was appointed by the Senate Rules Committee to the California Council on Criminal Justice.[14][6]
In 2024, he co-founded the Los Angeles County LGBTQ+ Elected Officials Association (LACLEO) and was elected its first president.[15]
As of 2025, he is serving as president of the California Assessors' Association.[16]
Personal life
Prang lives in Baldwin Hills with his husband Ray Vizcarra, who is the instrumental music director at Warren High School in Downey.[17] He is openly gay and has long been an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and public service diversity.[6]
References
- ↑ "By the Numbers". Los Angeles County. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "2023 Annual Report" (PDF). Los Angeles County Assessor. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "L.A. County Offers Property Tax Relief for Wildfire Victims". Pasadena Now. 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Assessor Prang Announces Online Disaster Relief Filing for Homeowners". LA County Recovers. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Michigan State alum tapped as Los Angeles County Assessor". Spartan Story Hub. Michigan State University. February 3, 2015. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "West Hollywood Councilmember Jeffrey Prang Announces Candidacy for Assessor". City of West Hollywood. June 3, 2013. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Another term for Los Angeles County Assessor Jeffrey Prang? Yes". Los Angeles Times. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ↑ "By the Numbers". Los Angeles County. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "2023 Annual Report" (PDF). Los Angeles County Assessor. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "Jeff Prang Begins Third Term as L.A. County Assessor". Beverly Press. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "New L.A. County assessor wants to move past scandal, update computers". Los Angeles Times. 2015-03-10. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ↑ "L.A. County Offers Property Tax Relief for Wildfire Victims". Pasadena Now. 2025-04-28. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Assessor Prang Announces Online Disaster Relief Filing for Homeowners". LA County Recovers. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
- ↑ "Past Presidents - California Contract Cities Association". 4 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
- ↑ "Mayor John Erickson and Councilmember John Heilman Installed as Board Members of LA County LGBTQ Elected Officials". WeHo Times. 2024-01-23. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ "Prang elected to lead California Assessors Association". Beverly Press. 2024-10-12. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- ↑ "Meet the Assessor". Los Angeles County Assessor. Retrieved 2025-04-27.
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