Platform - Stephanie Patterson for Yakima County Treasurer

Stephanie's Vision

Platform

A clear, actionable plan to continue fiscal integrity and modern leadership within the Yakima County Treasurer's office.

01

Expansion of Centralized Receipting

  • Streamline the handling of government funds by leveraging the capabilities of our current systems
  • Create more efficiences with lessened government resources
  • Partner with districts and departments to identify and implement opportunities available
02

Efficient Financial Management

  • Continual modernization of investment strategies to maximize returns for the county
  • Diversify the county portfolio while managing risk responsibly
  • Leverage technology to streamline tax collection and disbursements
  • Minimize administrative costs through process improvements
03

Protection of Public Funds

  • Emphasize strong internal controls to prevent fraud and misuse
  • Partner with staff for a focus on service continuity to strengthen efficiencies
  • Continue to advance technology resources without compromising the safety of public funds
04

Transparency & Accountability

  • Build the trust of taxpayers as a newly elected official
  • Enhance the reporting of data provided to taxpayers
  • Conduct proactive updates and discussions regarding financial performance
05

Innovations within the Office

  • Emphasize continual improvment of financial software
  • Cross-train staff to improve resilience and service continuity
  • Pursue best practices to protect county financial data

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Stephanie Patterson

for Yakima County Treasurer

"Qualified, Dedicated, and Accountable"

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