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Contra Costa County, CA June 8, 2010 Election
 Smart Voter Russell V. Watts

Candidate for
Treasurer-Tax Collector; County of Contra Costa

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Chief Deputy Treasurer since 2002
  • Masters of Public Administration
  • More than 15 years in treasury management at county level
  • California Association of County Treasurer-Tax Collectors, Member
  • Government Finance Officers Association, Member
  • BYU Management Society, Member
  • Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Member
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Top Priorities if Elected
  • Deliver to Contra Costans the highest quality taxpayer service they deserve and expect.
  • Maintain County's conservative investment policy for Safety, Liquidity and Yield.
  • Be Taxpayers' Advocacy on Pension Board to preventing further exploitation of already generous benefits.
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Key Endorsements
  • Contra Costa Times Endorses Russell Watts for Treasurer
  • More California County Treasurer-Tax Collectors Endorse Watts for Treasurer
  • Citizens of Contra Costa County Endorse Watts for Treasurer-Tax Collector
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Position Papers
Deliver to Contra Costans the highest quality taxpayer service they deserve and expect.
As your elected Treasurer-Tax Collector, I will continue to lead the office in offering high quality taxpayer services.
Maintain highest rating of County's investment pool for Safety, Liquidity and Yield.
As your elected official, I will continue to ensure your hard-earned tax dollars are kept safe and invested wisely.
Clamp down on Pension Abuse by preventing further exploitation of already generous benefits.
As an ex officio member on the Retirement Board I will promote transparency and accountability when determining true costs of benefits the County awards its employees.
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.wattsfortreasurer.com
E-mail: wattsr@comcast.net


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