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Vicki L. Crow
41272 votes
41.5%
- Occupation: Certified Public Accountant
- I have 11 years of County Government experience, with 8 years spent in the Auditor's Office as a Division Chief
- Most recently, I have worked 7 years in Public Accounting; performing audits on governments, nonprofits and profit businesses
- I earned my Master's in Business Administration from Fresno State University, where I received the Dean's medal
- I worked as a Controller for a fruit packing company
- I am a member of Fresno Rotary, Fresno Women's Network, Beta Gamma Honor Society, and a Board Member of California Society of CPAs
- Married with two sons, one a freshman in college and one in kindergarten
Priorities:
- I will be a vigilant watchdog over your tax dollars, making sure they are spent wisely and in support of taxpayers' services.
- I will use prudent and conservative means to protect and maximize earnings on the County's resources.
- I will work hard as an advocate for the County taxpayers at the State and Federal levels to secure adequate funds for mandated services to Fresno.
Paul A. Dictos
26668 votes
26.8%
- Occupation: CPA/Auditor/Controller
- Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from California State University Fresno.
- Worked for the City of Fresno Audit Division for five years as an Accountant/Auditor in charge of internal audits.
- President and CEO of Paul A. Dictos Accountancy Corporation employing five professional staffers.
- Independent Auditor of private entities, nonprofits and local governments.
- Controller/CFO of a local multimillion dollar corporation
- Accepted as a Peer Reviewer by the California Society of CPAs
Priorities:
- Committed to continuing the legacy of genuine fiscal conservatism, advocated and practiced by the previous board of supervisors.
- Opposing any and all increases to your taxes. Maintain a high level of integrity for the Office of the Auditor Controller.
- Maintain a conservative approach to debt accumulation, provided there is available revenue to pay for it.
Bill M. Casarez
25683 votes
25.8%
- Occupation: CPA Chief Accountant
- The only candidate with current experience (Division Chief) and only candidate to ever work in the FRESNO County Auditor-Controller's Office
- 22 years experience with the Fresno County Auditor-Controller's office - including 13 years management experience
- 12 years elected member - Fresno County Retirement Board - managing over $1.6 billion in pension fund assets
- 4 years in Public Accounting - emphasis in audits of government and non-profit entities - Certified Public Accountant
- The only candidate with extensive investment experience necessary to effectively perform the duties of the "Treasurer" role of this position
- Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration - Accounting Option from Fresno State University
Priorities:
- Support the separation of the pension fund administrative duties from the Treasurer's Office
- Streamline the current Divisions within the Auditor-Controller's Office in anticipation of budget cuts from Federal, State and Local governments
- Increase productivity and efficiency in expediting projects and issues by improving communication avenues to other County Depts & Board of Supervisors
Joe J. Chaidez
5720 votes
5.7%
- Occupation: Certified Public Accountant/Auditor
- Auditor in public practice for 19 years
- Sole proprietor of Joe Chaidez Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Cal Poly, Pomona, Major in Accounting
- Chair ProTem, Planning Commission, City of Clovis
- Chairman, Citizen's Oversight Committee, Clovis Unified School District
- Chairman, Fresno County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Priorities:
- Improve communication with the Board of Supervisors and other department heads.
- Improve the low morale and high turnover, which currently exists in the office.
- Perform tough internal audits to eliminate waste and improve efficiency.
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