Why is this job so important? Why is this representative of the government? Why is there a representative of the people? Why is this so important?

Well, this is an important job because managing money, particularly it's the people's money.

Many elected officials out there think that it's their money to do with as they please.

I've always viewed it differently as the people's money.

And it's important that when the treasurer collects property tax and personal property tax, And that's one of the hats they wear.

And it's important to safeguard that money.

First off, collect what is supposed to be collected accurately.

And your final thought that you'd like to leave with our listeners today, Steve Olson?