Meet KaSandra

Born and raised in Tillamook County, Larson learned the importance of a strong work ethic from an early age. Her parents, Richard & Deborah Coon, worked tirelessly to grow their local businesses while raising four children. Their example shaped KaSandra’s dedication to serving the community of Tillamook County.

After graduating Tillamook High School, Larson moved to Salem Oregon where she received an Associates of Arts & Oregon Transfer and Associates of General Sciences from Chemeketa Community College. She then continued her education in Eugene, Oregon where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. 

Larson’s career in the Tillamook County Assessment & Taxation office began in 2002. She became a State of Oregon Registered Appraiser for Tillamook County, specializing in residential appraisal. She spent 15 years in appraisal, rising to the role of Lead Residential Appraiser & Sales Data Analyst. In this role, she analyzed all sales in Tillamook County and implemented county-wide real market value trending to support the Assessor with the assessment roll. 

In 2017, Larson accepted her current position as Chief Deputy Assessor & Tax Collector to further her knowledge of the tax collection department in preparation for an eventual run for County Assessor. Her many responsibilities in this position include the billing and tax collection of all taxable properties in Tillamook County. She also manages assessment ownership records, property tax foreclosure, business personal property valuation, veterans' exemption program and the deferral programs.  

KaSandra is married to Colby Larson, and together they are raising their two children Tyler, 14, and Treven, 11. Both come from fourth-generation Tillamook families and value the heritage and history their families have within our community. KaSandra is honored to carry on the Larson family legacy of serving the people of Tillamook County as her husband’s great-grandfather, Vern Larson Sr., was Assessor from 1949-1973. 

The Larson family enjoys spending time together through, playing sports, camping, hunting, hiking and enjoying their property on the Trask River.