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Yakima County Treasurer

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The treasurer collects property taxes, invests public money and pays the county's bills.

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Stephanie PattersonWashington Secretary of State, Online Voters' Guide

Stephanie Patterson

Prefers Republican Party

Senior Manager, Yakima County Treasurer's Office

The gist

  • Proposes more centralized receipting and payment options
  • Pledges to safeguard and manage county tax dollars
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  1. Proposes more centralized receipting and payment options

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “further enhancement of centralized receipting options and convenient payment options for residents”

  2. Pledges to safeguard and manage county tax dollars

    Candidate statement, Online Voters' Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election

    Provided by the campaign · Washington Secretary of State (statement written by the candidate) · voter.votewa.gov

    “your tax dollars are property managed and safeguarded”

Sam Johnson

Prefers Independent Party

Financial Examiner Supervisor, Washington State Department of Financial Institutions

The gist

  • Proposes a single countywide system for receiving payments
  • Proposes stronger internal controls to prevent fraud
  • Pledges investments prioritizing security and liquidity
  • Proposes real-time public financial information
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  1. Proposes a single countywide system for receiving payments

    Sam Johnson for Yakima County Treasurer

    Campaign website · electsamjohnson.com

    “Implement a single, countywide system for receiving payments to ensure consistency, reduce errors, and provide full accountability for every dollar collected.”

  2. Proposes stronger internal controls to prevent fraud

    Sam Johnson for Yakima County Treasurer

    Campaign website · electsamjohnson.com

    “Strengthen internal controls and oversight to prevent fraud, reduce risk, and ensure public funds are managed with discipline and care.”

  3. Pledges investments prioritizing security and liquidity

    Sam Johnson for Yakima County Treasurer

    Campaign website · electsamjohnson.com

    “Apply proven investment strategies to safely grow county funds—prioritizing security and liquidity while maximizing returns for taxpayers.”

  4. Proposes real-time public financial information

    Sam Johnson for Yakima County Treasurer

    Campaign website · electsamjohnson.com

    “Expand access to clear, real-time financial information so taxpayers can easily see how their money is collected, managed, and distributed.”

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