“Together we can build a Treasurer’s Office that prioritizes the interests of the people and works to put money back in your pocket.”
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Our Shared Values. Our Shared Priorities.
Martín Quezada is the Democratic candidate to be Arizona's next State Treasurer. He believes our taxpayer dollars aren't just numbers on a spreadsheet. They represent Arizonans' values.
Education is the foundation of the success of our state. Martín is committed to prioritizing an investment strategy that maximizes income for schools prioritizing financial literacy efforts to ensure everyone has the resources to succeed and the opportunity to prosper.
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Our shared values of healthcare for all, a strong public education, affordable housing, and protecting our planet start with the responsible management and investment of our taxpayer dollars. Martín will ensure our investments reflect those values, rather than serving special interests.
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To create an Arizona that works for all of us, Martín will bring ethics, professionalism and transparency to the Treasurer’s Office by being an advocate for the responsible use of all taxpayer dollars and by creating an investment portfolio that benefits taxpayers first, not special interests.
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Martin Quezada on Sunday Square Off
Martin sat down with Brahm Resnik to discuss the role of the state treasurer and the vision he has for Arizona.
What Does the Arizona State Treasurer Do?
The State Treasurer protects, manages, and invests taxpayer dollars. The treasurer is responsible for $23 billion of taxpayer dollars that is brought in through local taxes and fees. It is also the treasurer’s job to ensure state agencies receive the funds assigned to them, such as public schools and local government.
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The State Treasurer acts as Arizona’s Banker for taxpayer dollars. It is their job to protect tax dollars by maintaining a separate accounting system to provide a check and balance on the state accounting system to ensure funds are distributed properly.
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The State Treasurer offers financial education programs to help Arizonans understand basic money management.
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Learn more about the Arizona State Treasurer's office at www.aztreasury.gov