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Board appoints Larry Cohen interim treasurer‑tax collector; swearing‑in set for Nov. 18 pending background check
Summary
After public finalist interviews and multiple rounds of ballots, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors appointed Larry Cohen to fill the vacant county treasurer‑tax collector post. The appointment was made after iterative voting; the appointee must clear a standard background check before being sworn in Nov. 18.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors appointed Larry Cohen as the county’s interim treasurer‑tax collector on Nov. 4, following public finalist interviews and iterative voting rounds.
The appointment followed a public process required by the county charter in which four finalists—Christian Peacock, David Baker, Detra Williams and Larry Cohen—made three‑minute statements and answered board questions. Supervisor Joel Anderson recused himself from the item because he is considering running for the office.
After public comment and multiple ballots, Cohen received a majority on the final tally. The clerk said Cohen received three votes on the final ballot; the board announced that Cohen will be sworn in at the…
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