In a repeat of sorts of a hotly contested race three years ago for West Tisbury assessor, longtime incumbent Michael Colaneri will face once again a challenge from Jonathan Revere in next week’s annual town election. Voters also will choose between Tara J. Whiting and Jemima James to replace outgoing town clerk Prudence Whiting, who is retiring after 12 years.

In the only other contested race, four candidates — Sarah Carr, Harvey Garneau, Melissa Hackney and Isaac Russell — are contesting two three-year terms on the library board of trustees.

The election is next Thursday at the town public safety building; polling hours are noon to 8 p.m.

Mr. Colaneri and Mr. Revere faced off in 2006 at the height of several controversies and legal disputes centering on the board of assessors. Mr. Colaneri defeated Mr. Revere by 10 votes.

In that election, many felt the candidacy of former selectman Glen Hearn may have taken votes from Mr. Revere and spoiled his chances for election.

Mr. Revere, a longtime town watchdog, said he would like to return control of the board of assessors to individual taxpayers and bring equitable taxation to every property in town, which he said has not happened in years. He openly accused Mr. Colaneri of failing to understand the Massachusetts property tax appraisal process while showing a bias against seasonal residents who own expensive waterfront properties.

“The waterfront properties are the cash cow of the town, and that isn’t necessarily responding to the full and fair accounting standards set up by state guidelines,” Mr. Revere said in a telephone interview yesterday. “[Mr. Colaneri] favors keeping the tax rate down for voters, while generating more tax revenue from the people who own [waterfront properties], most of whom are not voters,” he added.

Mr. Revere said, if elected, he would hold regular office hours when voters can contact him and ask questions or express concerns. And he wants to help taxpayers more clearly understand how the town calculates property taxes and what the options are for challenging their valuations.

Mr. Colaneri this week did not respond to telephone messages from the Gazette left at his home seeking an interview. He did make himself available to be photographed by the newspaper.

The race for town clerk comes at the same time voters will consider making the job an appointed rather than an elected position. Voters will consider the change at the annual town meeting on Tuesday night, and again in a corresponding ballot question at the election Thursday. If the change is approved, it would not take effect until next year.