Introducing Pinellas County’s New Tax Collector, Adam Ross

Pinellas County, FL – As of January 7, 2025, Adam Ross is officially Pinellas County’s newest tax collector. Mr. Ross decided to run for office when Charles W. Thomas announced his retirement in 2024. He is being sworn in on the evening of Tuesday, January 7, in downtown Clearwater.

Mr. Ross is a native of Florida who started his professional career working in finance after college. After attending law school, he began a career in public service as an Assistant State Attorney in 2011. He has lived and worked in Pinellas County since 2015, when he was hired by State Attorney Bernie McCabe. In 2018, he began to serve as the Executive Director at the State Attorney's Office, where he was tasked to help with supervising more than 400 employees, administering the agency's over $50 million budget, managing legislative affairs, and assisting with public relations.

Mr. Ross decided to run for tax collector because he knows his experience in budget management, personnel management, and public service would help this essential office deliver on its constitutional commitment to Pinellas’ citizens. Ross ran unopposed in 2024.

For the last 16 years, the tax collector’s office has operated with a vision of “Customer-Focused Excellence,” a sentiment that Ross plans to carry on. Through his career at the State Attorney’s office, Ross gained insight into the many ways Pinellas families depend on their local government for various services. He is proud to carry on the great tradition of providing excellent customer service to constituents and employing a team dedicated to the level of excellence this constitutional office has offered Pinellas County for decades.

The Pinellas County tax collector’s office provides vital services to residents, including collecting and distributing state and local taxes and issuing driver licenses and motor vehicle registrations. Find more info about their organization at pinellastaxcollector.gov.

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ABOUT THE PINELLAS COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE: The Pinellas County Tax Collector’s Office is a constitutionally elected office. Responsibilities include collecting and distributing state and local taxes and providing driver license and motor vehicle registration services to Pinellas County residents. For more information, visit pinellastaxcollector.gov.