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Santa Barbara County, CA March 5, 2002 Election
Treasurer-Tax Collector- Public Administrator; County of Santa Barbara Voter Information

4 Year Term.

Results as of Apr 5 2:59pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (488/488)
Candidates (Vote for 1)
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Bernice James 32589 votes 50.91%

  • Occupation: Assistant Santa Barbara County Treasurer
  • Assistant SB County Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator, 1995 to present
  • 22 Years Total Public Finance Experience Including Chief Accountant SB Auditors Office, Principle Budget Analyst SB County Administrator.
  • Business Administration Degree, University of Arizona
  • Certified Pension Executive, George Washington University
  • Passed All California CPA Exams
  • Past President SB County Management Association
Priorities:
  • Maintain Independent, Non-Partisan Treasurer's Office
  • Assure the Continued Safety and Growth of Treasury and Retirement Investments
  • Administer Taxes Collections Fairly ; Serve Veterans Responsibly; Care for Guardianship Clients Respectfully
Eric J. Sonquist 31315 votes 48.92%
  • Occupation: Chief Financial Officer
  • Chief Administrative Officer, UCSB Economic Forecast Project
  • Chief Financial Officer, UCSB Foundation
  • Assistant Treasurer, Santa Barbara County
  • Assessor, Santa Barbara County
  • Director of Planning and Information Systems, Santa Maria-Bonita School District
  • MBA, Cornell University, concentration in public finance
Priorities:
  • To bring a new spirit of openness and professionalism to the job of Treasurer - Tax Collector
  • To invest the County's investments and retirement funds wisely and safely
  • To improve the efficiency and performance of the Treasurer -Tax Collector's office

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  Events

Treasurer-Tax Collector Candidates Forum
February 11, Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public Library
Cosponsored by League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara Education Fund, Cox Communications, and American Association of Univeristy Women-SB
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