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Read more: Get to know your local Candidates
Get to know your local Candidates
“The Turlock City Treasurer is responsible for investing, and I have built my career around investing and financial management. I have the experience to manage cash levels, follow financial markets and interest rates, research investments, place trades, and communicate investment strategies and progress to clients in an understandable way.” – Michael Abram
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Read more: Not a ceremonial role
Not a ceremonial role
While the treasurer role holds no policy-making authority, it deserves the voters’ attention, as the treasurer’s performance can have a very real impact on funding services that residents depend on, like public safety, water and roads. I’m running for treasurer because I want to use my time, energy and professional training to serve my community.
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Read more: Candidate Statement
Candidate Statement
I will be transparent and accountable by presenting biannually at Council meetings, something that hasn’t been happening. I will work closely with the Finance Director to understand our cash flow needs so more of our money can be invested and earn interest.
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Read more: Turlock City Council Districts 2 and 4, city treasurer candidates set
Turlock City Council Districts 2 and 4, city treasurer candidates set
“There were numerous months when a treasurer’s report was not included in the council packet,” said Abram, who holds a PhD in mathematics. “There seems to be not enough accountability for the position. I’d like to bring a different perspective, more transparency, report to the public regularly, and make the city’s money work harder.”
