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Treasurer Pick on Hold Amid Legal Review | Tucson News
Pima County’s search for a new treasurer is on hold as supervisors delay the appointment amid a sensitive investigation into former treasurer Paul Johnson’s resignation over sexual harassment allegations. Nine Democratic candidates are in the running, all required by state law to match Johnson’s party. The board, following legal advice, plans to make a decision at a July 28 meeting — possibly sooner — while background checks continue. The treasurer’s role is critical, managing county funds, property taxes, and school district money, with the new appointee serving until December 2028. Listen…
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