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Larry Cohen sworn in as San Diego County treasurer-tax collector
Summary
Larry Cohen took the oath as San Diego County treasurer-tax collector and outlined priorities including transparency, safeguarding investments, improving public access to records, and exploring ways to support residents struggling to pay property taxes.
Larry Cohen was sworn in Tuesday as San Diego County treasurer-tax collector.
Cohen took the oath in the board chamber and told supervisors he would prioritize transparency and collaboration with employees in the treasurer-tax collector's office. He noted the office manages a large portfolio and investment pool, cited the role the office plays in supporting schools and local government receiving property-tax revenues, and said he would explore ways to use the office's funds—within state safety and liquidity rules—to advance community priorities like workforce housing and infrastructure.
He also pledged to publish more data and to make it easier for residents to retrieve records. Cohen emphasized a collaborative approach with the office's 125 staff and said he would consider steps to help residents facing difficulty paying property taxes.
