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How to Run for County Assessor/Treasurer in Pierce County, WA

A nonpartisan guide to County Assessor/Treasurer in Pierce County. Learn the requirements to run for office near you.
Last election
November 5, 2024

About County Assessor/Treasurer

About this position

The County Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping of public funds. The County Treasurer receives and distributes revenue and public funds of the county. This position is also tasked with the preparation, collection, and distribution of property tax funds.
Office level
County
Election frequency
Every 4 years
Affiliation
Nonpartisan

Election type

  • Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
  • Run-off election

How to run for County Assessor/Treasurer

  1. User Round
    Step 1

    Meet eligibility requirements

    Candidates must be US citizens, residents and registered voters of Pierce County. County Council candidates must be residents and registered voters of their district for one year prior to filing. No County Council District boundary change shall disqualify the council member from 17 holding office during the remainder of the term.

  2. File Text
    Step 2

    File for office

    Filing requirements
    Filing Fee = 1% of position salary. A candidate who lacks sufficient assets or income at the time of filing to pay the filing fee required shall submit with his or her declaration of candidacy a filing fee petition. The petition shall contain not less than a number of signatures of registered voters equal to the number of dollars of the filing fee. The signatures shall be of voters registered to vote within the jurisdiction of the office for which the candidate is filing.
    Filing period
    May 13, 2024 - May 17, 2024
    Paperwork instructions
    Submit paperwork to the County Auditor's office.
    Where to file
    930 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma, WA 98402
    Filing phone
    253-798-7427
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