Under the state constitution (as part of a grandfathering that took place when the constitution was drafted in 1974) Orleans Parish is "blessed" with seven independent property assessors.

Proponents of consolidation say this is wasteful and creates inconsistencies. They point to the salaries paid the elected assessors as waste. They point to pre-K and post-K gross inconsistencies across and within offices. They argue that a professional assessor using a consistent process would yield a better outcome.

Proponents of the status quo argue that the assessor situation it is not a problem, at least not a priority, and it gives citizens an public official they can approach in the event of problems with this significant personal tax. They say we pay less per assessment in Orleans for the assessor's function than is paid in any other parish (this may just have to do with the number and value of properties than with intrinsic efficiencies).