★ 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

MAGA
OPPONENT

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Financial Services expertise (Congress)

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Private sector investment & finance background

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Endorsed by Board of Supervisors

Lifelong San Diego native raising a family here

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Puts taxpayers head of ideology

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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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