★ DEMOCRAT
Larry Cohen
San Diego County Treasurer – Tax Collector
✦ APPOINTED INCUMBENT
Protecting your tax dollars with the experience, integrity, and fiscal responsibility San Diego County deserves — not ideology.
✓ Appointed Incumbent
✓ Democrat
✓ Managing $6B+ in Public Funds
✓ Lifelong San Diego Native
ABOUT LARRY
Experience That
Matters in This Office
Larry Cohen was appointed San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector by the Board of Supervisors — a recognition of his unmatched combination of public service, financial expertise, and deep community roots.
As a lifelong San Diego native, Larry brings both professional credentials and personal commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars. He's not a politician looking for a stepping stone — this is the community where he's raising his family.
Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. House Committee on Financial Services — crafting policy for capital markets, financial institutions, and national security finance
Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressman Juan Vargas — managing complex operations and delivering results for San Diego constituents
Private sector investor and senior manager for Fortune 100 companies — real-world financial expertise, not just government theory
Small business owner and local parent — connected to the everyday financial realities facing San Diego families
$6B+
In public funds managed responsibly under Larry's leadership
25+
Years of professional experience in finance and
public policy
10+
Elected officials and community leaders who have endorsed Larry
#1
Priority: protecting every taxpayer dollar with transparency and integrity
WHERE LARRY STANDS
Protecting San Diego's
Financial Future
Protecting Taxpayers
Every dollar in San Diego County's treasury belongs to residents, cities, schools, and special districts. Larry manages these funds with the same care he'd give his own family's finances — because this is his community too.
Transparency & Accountability
San Diegans deserve to know how their money is being managed. Larry is committed to clear, accessible reporting that makes the county's financial operations understandable to every resident — not just insiders.
Fiscal Responsibility
With experience on the House Financial Services Committee navigating the nation's most complex economic challenges, Larry brings federal-level financial expertise to managing San Diego County's public funds.
Property Tax Relief
Larry is expanding awareness and access to property tax relief programs for seniors, veterans, and low-income homeowners — making sure the people who need help most actually get it.
Smart Investment Strategy
Public funds should work hard for the public. Larry's background in investment strategy and capital markets ensures county funds
are invested responsibly to generate returns that benefit every San Diegan.
Serving All Communities
From South Bay to North County, Larry is committed to ensuring every San Diego community — regardless of income or background — has equal access to county financial services and property tax assistance programs.
THE CHOICE IS CLEAR
San Diego Finances Deserve Experience – Not Extremism
LARRY
COHEN (D)
Currently serving as Treasurer-Tax Collector
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Endorsed by Board of Supervisors
Lifelong San Diego native raising a family here
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ENDORSED BY
Leaders Across San Diego Trust Larry Cohen
“The choice of Larry Cohen to be our Treasurer-Tax Collector was a perfect choice for the county. Larry's private sector experience, his background as a policy advisor on financial affairs to the US Congress, and his work in the community are the precise set of skills and commitment we need.”
— Terra Lawson-Remer, Chair, San Diego County Board of Supervisors
Federal Officials
U.S. Congressman Juan Vargas
U.S. Congressman Mike Levin
U.S. Congressman Scott Peters
County & State Officials
Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer, Chair, Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Paloma Aguirre
Supervisor Monica Montgomery-Steppe
Toni Atkins, Assembly Speaker & Senate Pro Tem Emeritus
Councilmember Raul Campillo, City of San Diego
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