1. Please describe the occupations, education/training and experience that qualify you for this office.
Andy Vasquez Bond (R): I have 11-plus years of experience in the treasurer’s office. In 2008, I started as a part-time employee, and in 2010, I accepted the full time deputy treasurer position. In 2013, I accepted the chief deputy treasurer position working alongside of our current treasurer, Mary Smith. I have experienced each position through the years, so I am well-versed in the daily operations of the treasurer’s office. I have attended multiple treasurer conferences over the years, where I have learned valuable information and skills that we have implemented in the daily operations of the office.
Kyle Clark (R): No response.
2. Why are you running for this office?
Bond: I am running for county treasurer because I enjoy working for the taxpayers of Brown County. I have lived in the beautiful county for all 41 years of my life. It would be my honor to give back to my community by continuing to be a servant to the taxpayers of Brown County.
Clark: No response.
3. Please identify the major areas of responsibility of treasurer and address what internal controls you believe are critical to success and accountability.
Bond: The treasurer has many major areas of responsibility. I think the largest responsibility is that they are the chief financial officer of the county. The treasurer is in charge of investing funds according to state statute. Another major responsibility for the treasurer is collecting property, innkeeper and dog taxes. Some taxpayers may not realize that mobile home transfers and moving permits start in the treasurer’s office as well as the alcohol and tobacco clearance forms. One of the most critical internal controls in the treasurer’s office is the daily balancing of funds with the auditor’s office. In the treasurer’s office there are multiple steps to closing out our business day. Each employee has a hand in the daily closing. Procedures like this are in place to keep our internal controls strong and to keep accountability for each step in the process.
Clark: No response.
4. How are you going to improve this office?
Bond: I have experienced a lot of changes over the years and feel the office runs very efficiently. At the moment, I don’t have any major changes in mind, but I’m sure some changes will be necessary. The audits performed by the SBOA have drastically improved over the years, and if elected, I would strive to continue with the same success.
Clark: No response.
