Our Priorities

Martín Quezada is the Democratic nominee for Arizona State Treasurer. He believes our taxpayer dollars aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet, they represent Arizonans’ value. He is committed to working full-time to ensure Arizonans get more money back in their pockets.

Education is the foundation of the success of our state. Martín is committed to prioritizing financial literacy efforts to ensure everyone has the resources to succeed and the opportunity to prosper.

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.

To create an Arizona that works for all of us, Martín will bring ethics, professionalism and transparency to the Treasurer’s Office, to ensure the protection of our taxpayer dollars

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. ​

​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. 

​The State Treasurer offers financial education programs to help Arizonans understand basic money management. 

Learn more about the Arizona State Treasurer's office at www.aztreasury.gov