CANDIDATE
Dai Meagher
CANDIDATE FOR THE OFFICE OF
Treasurer/Tax Collector, Nevada County
NOVEMBER 2, 2010 ELECTION
2010 California General Election
CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The Accountability of a CPA.
The Integrity of an Eagle Scout.
The Experience of a Businessman.
The California and National economic crises will continue to impact our schools, public safety, and County services. As reported on October 26, 2010, The County is facing a $5.5 million budget defiicit driven by a projected 9.5% decline in property tax revenues (originally projected by County Staff to be a mere 4%..) More than ever, Nevada County needs a County Treasurer with exceptional financial experience, the management skills of a successful business owner, and a record of fiscal integrity.
As a graduate of the nationally ranked USC School of Business, I will apply the knowledge obtained from their distinguished faculty. I will also utilize my combined government and private industry experience.
As a CPA with 22 years of auditing, accounting, and fraud prevention experience, I will safeguard Nevada County’s $130 million dollar Treasury by:
1) Scrutinizing County expenditures to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
2) Supporting budget reforms to reduce excessive County pension debt.
3) Maintaining strict financial management standards to prevent risky investments and ensure
a solid, stable return on our tax monies.
4) Reinstate the Treasury Oversight Committee for more transparency and accountability.
It’s time for County government to have at least one licensed CPA in its management.
For a list of citizens, educators, business owners, and community leaders who agree, visit www.CPAforTreasurer.com
CANDIDATE WEBSITE
Website: http://www.CPAforTreasurer.com
INDIVIDUAL ENDORSEMENTS
This is a non-partisan office. I'm not beholden to any politicians. I'm endorsed by ordinary citizens, because that's who the Treasurer is supposed to represent.
I'm endorsed by citizens from across the political spectrum. For of teachers, business owners, librarians, and other community leaders who value experience, integrity, and independence, visit my website ( http://www.CPAforTreasurer.com )
George Foster, former Nevada City Treasurer (2006-2009)
Bruce Bolinger, former Nevada County Clerk/Recorder (1980-1998)
Dr. Terry McAteer, former Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (1994-2007)
Jim Weir, former Nevada County Supervisor
Rene Antonson, former Nevada County Supervisor
Fran Freedle, former Nevada County Supervisor
ORGANIZATION ENDORSEMENTS
National Tax-Limitation Committee
Americans for Tax Reform
California Association of Business, Property, and Resouce Owners (CABPRO)
BIOGRAPHICAL INFO
Certified Public Accountant
Graduate of University of Southern California School of Business Administration
Member: Assoc. of Certified Fraud Examiners
Member: Government Finance Officers' Assoc and the Calif Assoc of Municipal Finance Officers
Member: AICPA, CalCPA, and Assoc of Finance Professionals
Eagle Scout
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