Calvert County Government announces the retirement of Nova Tracy-Soper, who will retire from her role as County Treasurer on May 30, 2025, after serving 30 years in an elected capacity.
Tracy-Soper held responsibility for overseeing the county’s tax collection operations. During her tenure, the office implemented several customer-facing improvements, including online credit card payments for property taxes and a renewed web presence for public access to tax information.
Tracy-Soper has been a resident of Calvert County since 1970. She graduated from Calvert Christian High School in 1984, earned an associate degree in business management from Prince George’s Community College, and received a Bachelor of Science in business management with a minor in accounting from the University of Maryland.
Tracy-Soper was elected to her first term in 1994. Prior to her election, she worked in banking and advanced to the role of assistant branch manager in a regional office.
In 1997, she received the Outstanding Young Women of America award. A year later, she was named an honored member of the International Who’s Who. In 2016, Nova received the Public Service Award from Carroll Western United Methodist Church.
The Treasurer’s Office plays a vital role in managing county finances. It is responsible for collecting most of the county’s revenues, including property and personal property taxes, permit fees, landfill income, water and sewer payments, gambling and liquor license fees, dog tag sales and other income sources. The office also conducts the Calvert County Tax Sale, ensuring tax compliance across the county.
In addition to revenue collection, the Treasurer’s Office supports the legal process of property transfer by researching and validating deeds before they are recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Throughout her tenure, Tracy-Soper took great pride in the exceptional customer service delivered by her dedicated team, which has been instrumental in maintaining the office’s efficiency and public trust.
