- 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
|
|
|
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.
|
|
- 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
|
|
- 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.
|
|
![[photo]](watts_r.jpg)
