Your Vote. Your Treasurer.

The Impact of Your Decision to Vote for County Treasurer

When citizens cast their vote for County Treasurer, they are electing a constitutional officer who serves as the county's primary banker and lawful custodian of all public funds for a four-year term. This decision determines who will be responsible for the safekeeping and prudent investment of taxpayer money, ensuring that unspent revenue is placed into secure, interest-bearing accounts such as treasury bills and certificates of deposit to maximize returns while maintaining liquidity. The elected treasurer also functions as the county collector, a role that involves the critical administration of property tax billing and the timely disbursement of these revenues to local taxing districts, including schools and emergency services. Beyond high-level finance, the individual chosen for this office manages public-facing programs like the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral and oversees administrative duties such as vehicle registrations and inheritance tax reporting. While the position is open to laypersons, the voting process ensures that the official is held accountable to the public and is prepared to fulfill mandatory state-certified training to uphold the transparent record-keeping standards required by the Local Records Act.