eVoter Profile of Dai Meagher Candidate 2010 California General Election

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

 Paid for by Meagher for Treasurer/Tax Collector 2010